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title: "College Road Play Area at Gabalfa, Cardiff."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05573a"
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buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL"
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# College Road Play Area at Gabalfa, Cardiff.

Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05573a

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## Summary

The Cardiff Council is procuring the refurbishment of the College Road Play Area at Gabalfa, Cardiff. This project involves the extension of the playground boundary to the north and some surrounding vegetation clearance. Classified under the industry category of construction and playground equipment, this tender is in the active stage with an open competition procurement method. The procurement process falls below the threshold and requires electronic submissions via the Proactis Portal. The enquiry period closes on 23rd July 2025, with the tender submission deadline on 1st August 2025. The contract period is set from 15th September 2025 to 16th January 2026, making this a prime opportunity for businesses within the UK, particularly in the Cardiff region. The gross contract value is estimated at £354,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction and equipment supply businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in playground refurbishment. With an evaluation weighting heavily on quality and price, alongside community wellbeing benefits, firms known for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions with added community advantages stand a strong chance. Companies involved in construction work, particularly those focusing on park and playground equipment, will find this project an excellent opportunity to enhance their portfolio while contributing to community development. Being a part of this procurement could lead to potential future collaborations with local councils in similar projects.

## Notice

Full refurbishment of the College Road Play Area at Gabalfa, Cardiff extending the playground boundary to the North, and some surrounding vegetation clearance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036625-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £295,000 |
| Lots value | £295,000 |
| 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 | CARDIFF COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4UW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 08:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036625-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036625-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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