--- title: "Palmerston Play Area Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-28" --- # Palmerston Play Area Refurbishment Buyer: VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7.json) ## Summary The Vale of Glamorgan Council invites tenders for the refurbishment of the Palmerston Play Area in Gibbonsdown, Barry, with the aim to upgrade the existing facilities. This procurement falls under the industry categories of construction work and park and playground equipment, focusing specifically on improving the inclusive play options available to children. The process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open competition procurement method below the threshold. Interested parties should note key dates: the tender period concludes on 15th December 2025 at 12:00 pm, and enquiries will be accepted up until 8th December 2025. The contracting authority is located in Barry, UK, and the project's legal basis is the UKPGA 2023/54. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms experienced in construction and playground equipment installation, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality and innovative designs that address accessibility concerns. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to apply. The project is valued at £120,000 gross, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2026 and expected to conclude by 15th March 2026. The emphasis on both price and quality in the award criteria ensures that businesses offering competitive pricing combined with robust quality proposals have a strong chance of success. ## Notice The Vale of Glamorgan Council requires works to upgrade Palmerston Play Area in Gibbonsdown, Barry. The Council has secured Funding from the 'All Wales Play opportunities Grant 2025-26. Capital grant for play spaces and playgrounds'. Tenders are sought from experienced contractors to design and implement works to upgrade the existing play area, which is in poor condition. The existing play area is set within Parks land adjacent to an existing MUGA. The site currently comprises of swings, a roundabout, a springy animal and a climbing unit. The area is well used by children from Palmerston Primary School. After consultancy exercises with the school, it was noted that the children would like accessible play equipment. The site itself can suffer from ground water flooding in low lying areas, so it will be necessary for all equipment to be installed at a similar or higher level than the adjacent pathway. There is one area in particular that floods and is highlighted in the attached appendices. Ideally the play equipment is to be grouped together so that it can be accessed from the pathways and from item to item. If the new area of surfacing for the new play equipment is greater than 100m2 over and above the existing surfacing, SUDS approval will be required. We require the contractor to suggest proposed drainage; the client will apply for the SUDS necessary. Items of equipment should not be above 4ms high. If this is the case Planning permission will not be required. Tenders are sought from experienced contractors to design and implement works to upgrade the play area. The scope of the work s includes the following activities: - * Design of new play area. * Removal of existing play equipment, surfacing and site furniture. (See Appendices). * Supply and installation of new play equipment, surfacing, site furniture and any other works to complete the approved scheme. * Provide access track for vehicles to the site to stop damage to fields. (As necessary, See Appendices). * Be free draining if possible and comply with SAB legislation if applicable * Reinstatement of site as necessary. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the Council's brief and drawing supplied and approved by the Contractor. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078090-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 15 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | 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 | VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | BARRY | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF63 4RU | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan | | Electoral ward | Castleland | | Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 28 Nov 2025 at 13:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078090-2025 - 27 Nov 2025 at 08:49 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077484-2025 - 26 Nov 2025 at 16:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077407-2025 - 26 Nov 2025 at 15:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077359-2025 - 20 Nov 2025 at 07:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075450-2025 - 7 Nov 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072106-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078090-2025 28th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077484-2025 27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077407-2025 26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077359-2025 26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075450-2025 20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072106-2025 7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351260 Tender Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351250 Appendix A - Site Location - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351252 Appendix B - Topographical Surveys - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351255 Appendix C - Play Area Sign - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351256 Appendix D - Site Photos - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351257 Appendix E - Proposed Site Plans - Location Access Site Units - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351258 Appendix F - Proposed Site Plans - Boundaries and Restrictions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351259 Appendix G - Proposed Site Plans - Equipment to be Removed and Retained - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ All relevant information can be found within associated tender documents. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=352458 Tender Documents (Word) - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353152 Clarification log from a site meeting held last week for the Palmerston Play Area Refurbishment (Notice ID NOV560156). Requirements as per the site meeting. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=353390 Palmerston Play Area - Clarification Log 2 ## Notice URLs - http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf7.json.