--- title: "Meldreth Recreation Ground Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05903f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05903f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05903f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05903f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MELDRETH PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-29" --- # Meldreth Recreation Ground Development Buyer: MELDRETH PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05903f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05903f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05903f.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Meldreth Parish Council, located at Sheltered Housing Communal Rooms, Elin Way, Meldreth, aims to develop a recreation ground with enhanced facilities, particularly targeting children of senior school age. Tagged under the 'Construction work' industry category, the tender involves key works such as the removal and replacement of a zip wire, installation of a new multi-use games area, and other site preparation tasks. The project is set in the United Kingdom with various regional delivery addresses. The procurement is in the Tender stage with submissions open until 26th September 2025, and the enquiry period closing on 19th September 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, adhering to UK legislation. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in construction and recreational facility enhancements. Companies with proven track records in schools, nurseries, parks, leisure amenities, and local authority projects will find themselves well-suited to participate. The procurement requires direct employment of installation teams and prefers certified members of the Association of Play Industries, CHAS, and Construction Line. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, particularly those able to adhere to British Standards 1176 and 1177, and who can provide long-lasting warranties and insurance. The development project, with a contract period of October to November 2025, promises a lucrative route for businesses willing to deliver quality within budget and time constraints. Submissions are strictly via email to Meldreth Parish Council. ## Notice This is a project on Meldreth recreation ground to enhance the facilities in the recreation ground particularly for children of senior school age. Key works are:- * Remove existing zip wire * Install new zip wire of at least the same length as existing wire. Aerial Runway - 25m with starting platform, runout section, stainless steel trolley and connecting brackets. Either in timber or metal, if in timbers, all timbers on steel post feet to give protection around the base against strimming. Hard wear surface under the wire. * New hard surface multi use games area. o 25m x 12m to be installed over the old zip wire, adjacent to existing children's play area. o Needlepunch surface with colour zones for basket ball and markings for 5 a side o 5 aside goals with integrated basketball hoops (old hoops to be removed and retained) o Noise reducing rebound fencing up to 3 meters at each end but no perimeter fencing. Steel Goal End - 3m high x 9m wide utilising steel mesh rebound fencing panels o To install Muga surfacing to include o Excavate to reduce levels; average 220 mm deep o Level and compact bottoms of excavations o Cut-fill and dispose of remainder of excavated material off site via grab wagons o Install membrane o Blind area with compacted sand layer o 150 x 50 mm edgings to perimeter approx. o Supply and fit inlaid grass sports lines, colour combinations for basketball and football o Supply and spread sports sand infill at a rate of 6kg/m2 Other key requirements:- * Preparation of a project risk assessments and method statements covering planned construction. * Environmental removal of general waste from site. All waste to be transferred to a registered recycling centre for further processing. * The site is adjacent to a children's play area, which will need to be operational through out the project, However safety fencing to secure site will need to be erected and dismantled. * Time line is ideally for installation to take place during school term time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052382-2025 | | 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 | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000 | | Lots value | £85,000 | | 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 | MELDRETH PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | MELDRETH | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG8 6LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Melbourn | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 10:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052382-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052382-2025 29th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.api-play.org * Certified members of the Association of Play Industries - https://www.api-play.org * All manufacture and installed to current British Standards 1176 and 1177. * Approved members of CHAS and Construction Line, - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4600 Meldreth Recreation Ground development requirements document ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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