---
title: "Construction of a New Inclusive Playground at East Beach"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Construction of a New Inclusive Playground at East Beach

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5d4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the construction of a new inclusive playground at East Beach, led by Southend-on-Sea City Council, has reached the award stage as of 4th June 2026. This project involves the removal of existing equipment, installation of new playground surfacing, and landscaping works in the Southend-on-Sea region, classified under public authority - sub-central government. The contract, valued at approximately £671,593.20, was awarded to PVR Contracting Limited following an open competition method below the threshold. The contract commenced on 11th May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 16th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in construction and landscaping, specifically those experienced in designing and installing playground equipment and surfaces. Businesses capable of providing innovative and accessible play solutions will find opportunities to demonstrate their expertise and enhance their portfolios. Additionally, future tenders by Southend-on-Sea City Council, like the upcoming playground project at Shoebury East Beach, scheduled from March to August 2026, offer further opportunities for qualified contractors to engage and expand their business footprint in the sector.

## Notice

Removal of existing playground equipment and furniture to prepare for the construction of an inclusive playground. Works include specialist playground surfacing and playground equipment of varying sizes and level of installation and soft landscaping works. PS671,593.20 JCT Minor Works Contract with Design

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052564-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £530,000 |
| Lots value | £530,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £671,593 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PVR CONTRACTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 07:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052564-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 16:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075815-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052564-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075815-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e-tender system where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in this opportunity (E-Tender Project ID: DN788007), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this project must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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