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title: "Exeter play areas capital works programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b92"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EXETER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-01"
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# Exeter play areas capital works programme

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b92

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## Summary

Exeter City Council is in the planning phase of the "Exeter play areas capital works programme," intending to procure services for the installation of play equipment and safety surfacing across five Council-owned play areas in Exeter. This procurement, under public authority - sub-central government classification, falls within the industry category for park and playground equipment and is conducted through an open procedure. The anticipated value of the tender is £540,000 including VAT, with the process allowing electronic submissions in English. Key dates include a tender period conclusion on 9th January 2026 and an award period end on 13th February 2026. Located in South West England (region UKK43), the project seeks to enhance safety, inclusivity, and play value at the specified sites.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in play equipment installation and landscaping work. It offers growth prospects particularly for those specializing in park and playground equipment, given the anticipated work volume and the project's budget. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in such projects, compliant with the BSEN1176 and BSEN1177 standards, are well-positioned to compete, as the programme includes requirements for previous similar works. The successful contractor will engage closely with Exeter City Council, providing scope for collaborative project execution and community engagement, fostering long-term business relationships in the public sector.

## Notice

Exeter City Council (ECC) intends to appoint an experienced, specialist play equipment installer for the provision and installation of various items of play equipment and safety surfacing at five Council-owned play areas in Exeter. Scope to include community engagement, design and installation of new playground equipment; replacing, refurbishing and upgrading play equipment and safety surfacing which have reached end of operational life, in order to improve the safety, play provision, inclusivity and play value of each site. The successful contractor will be expected to work closely with Exeter City Council to deliver the project. There is an anticipated maximum budget for this opportunity of PS540K (inc. VAT) to deliver all works within the final specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045333-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 14:44 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045333-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045333-2025
  1st August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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