--- title: "Elmswell Gate Park and Play Area Facilities" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-16" --- # Elmswell Gate Park and Play Area Facilities Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce5f.json) ## Summary Milton Keynes City Council has conducted a public procurement process for the construction of Elmswell Gate Park and Play Area Facilities, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (region UKJ12). The council invited bids under an open competition process, categorised under the works sector. As of 16th April 2026, the contracting stage has been completed, and PVR Contracting Limited has been awarded the contract. The tender, initiated with the ID 2025-233, set a submission deadline of 1st December 2025, with the contract period beginning on 10th March 2026 and ending on 31st August 2026. The tender's legal framework is based on the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation, and the full project worth approximately £923,643 GBP gross. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, site preparation, and landscaping work for playgrounds. The contract involves significant development of recreational and cultural services, making it particularly beneficial for companies with expertise in designing and installing park and playground equipment. PVR Contracting Limited, an SME based in Waterlooville, has successfully secured the contract, highlighting the scope for smaller enterprises to engage in public sector tenders, provided they meet the criteria and demonstrate their capabilities. The open competition approach encourages diverse participation, thereby supporting various businesses in expanding their portfolio within the public works sector. ## Notice Milton Keynes City Council are currently out to tender for the provision to supply, install and deliver all works as detailed in the contract information to facilitate the construction and opening of Elmswell Gate Park and Play Areas to the public. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to "Express Interest" upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Suppliers will be notified by email, and the tender documents can be accessed from the "My Tenders" area of this website by selecting the "View Details" button for this tender. Deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12:00 on Monday 1st December 2025. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website. Please do not engage with any persons in the Council via email or phone regarding this tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034531-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | Lots value | £950,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £923,642 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 3EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PVR CONTRACTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2026 at 09:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034531-2026 - 24 Nov 2025 at 17:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076651-2025 - 24 Oct 2025 at 12:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068221-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 16:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066078-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034531-2026 16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076651-2025 24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068221-2025 24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066078-2025 16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home For any suppliers interested in this opportunity please visit our e-Tendering portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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