---
title: "Play Area Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05482b"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05482b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-13"
---

# Play Area Maintenance

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05482b

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Play Area Maintenance," aimed at appointing a contractor for the maintenance and installation works on outdoor public play areas in Bedford, United Kingdom. The tender, open from June 13th to July 4th, 2025, falls under the works industry category with a focus on park and playground equipment. This two-year contract, valued at £95,000, will commence on July 14th, 2025, and conclude on July 13th, 2027. The procurement method is open competition, allowing electronic submissions.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in playground equipment installation and maintenance. Businesses with experience in similar projects, especially those focused on price and quality services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the open procurement method, any qualified business can participate, providing a chance to establish or strengthen relationships with a public authority like Bedford Borough Council.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council is looking to appoint a contactor to carry out installations and maintenance works to its outdoor public play areas for a two-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032130-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | £95,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 08:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032130-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032130-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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