--- title: "Little Missenden Play Area" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060c72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c72.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LITTLE MISSENDEN PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-22" --- # Little Missenden Play Area Buyer: LITTLE MISSENDEN PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060c72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060c72.json) ## Summary The Little Missenden Parish Council is seeking tenders for the design, supply, and installation of a new play area for children aged 2-11 years, located in Holmer Green, United Kingdom. The project, titled "Little Missenden Play Area," falls under the industry categories of Park and Playground Equipment and Recreation Installation. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st March 2026, and the works are expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude by 1st September 2026. The procurement is at the tender stage and is conducted as an open competition below the financial threshold, ensuring broad accessibility for interested suppliers. Potential contractors must be members of the Association of Play Industries (API) and submit their bids in line with the tender specifications and standards indicated by the council. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in innovative and safe play solutions that comply with national standards. Companies with expertise in creating high-quality, durable playground equipment are encouraged to compete. Successful bidders will provide a complete design-and-build package, using materials that reflect the natural environment and enhance year-round accessibility and usability. The contract will be awarded based on quality criteria such as play value, aesthetics, inclusivity, and sustainability. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include those with a strong track record in delivering public play spaces, capability in innovative design solutions, and those able to effectively manage community impact during construction. This project offers a valuable avenue for growth by contributing to a local community's development while showcasing a company's service range and quality standards. ## Notice INTRODUCTION Little Missenden Parish council invites tenders from suitably experienced contractors for the design, supply, and installation of a new play area for children aged 2-11 years at Little Missenden play area. All suppliers submitting a response to this tender must be current members of the Association of Play Industries (API). As the UK's leading trade body for play equipment manufacturers and installers, API membership ensures suppliers meet high standards of safety, quality, and ethical conduct. Tenderers must include their API membership number in their submission. Submissions from non-members will not be considered This opportunity is open to companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative play solutions for public spaces. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver a full design-and-build package. PROJECT BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES The play area consists of a mixture of new metal equipment and old wooden play equipment. We would like to remove the old wooden equipment and replace with new modern equipment. Key aims: * Remove wooden trail, wooden swings, small toddler unit and roundabout. * Leaving new basket swing, slide and the three floor standing treehouses * Provide new inclusive, accessible equipment suitable for ages 2-14 * Enhance year-round usability through improved surfacing * Reflect the natural setting through material choices and design themes * Provide a safe and stimulating environment aligned with national play standards (EN 1176/EN 1177) Budget The proposed budget is PS54,000 (Ex VAT). The full budget should be used but not exceeded. All features included within the design must be included within the budget and quotation, there must be no 'suggested' additional works shown in the design outside the tendered price. Project Background & Site-Specific Requirements Current situation The current play area suffers from various issues, both naturally occurring and the current equipment, surfacing and general design. The Council would like to see a design that not only considers the site challenges but enhances play values. The play area is in a conservation area and can lay wet during winter months so no wood to be used colours must be muted preferably browns and greens to help blend into the surrounding environment Note: The site has access via a five-bar field gate and plenty of parking within the play area. However, the site can lay wet during winter months. Objective example To enhance the play area, introducing exciting new equipment to work alongside existing equipment. Site set-up: * Welfare (drinking water and a portable toilet) must be provided for the duration of the Works. * Heras Fencing must be established around the entire site for the duration of the Works, with sufficient CDM signage. * Compound and Access Route: details on the tender submission should include any vehicle access route and contractor parking, proposed compound, and processes to mitigate any impact on the community such as vehicle movement, noise, or any other factors. This should be in the form of a concise or simplified construction plan (maximum 1 page) to evidence some thought has been considered to the site in terms of delivering the project. Project Specification The Council is seeking a play area that incorporates imagination, challenge and excitement for the target age group, reflecting the priorities identified through consultation. The equipment list provided gives a broad indication of the Council's and community's vision, while allowing Contractor flexibility to propose innovative solutions from their own product ranges. Contractors are encouraged to demonstrate a range of play values and disciplines, clearly identifying the play value of each item proposed. The playscape should provide opportunities for both physical and social development through a varied and engaging play environment. The play equipment items to be considered must include, but are not restricted to: Essential 1x swing set with one flat and one cradle seat with possible a two-person swing 1x roundabout (above ground) 1x infant multi play 1x junior multi play 1x springer only if funds allow 1x stepping mushrooms 1x interactive station with a Little Missenden sign Materials The Council expects all equipment to be constructed from high-quality, durable, and low-maintenance materials suitable for intensive public use. A range of material options will be considered, including but not limited to FOR EXAMPLE, * High Pressured Laminate panels * Hot dipped zinc galvanized and stainless steel. * Additional materials are acceptable for non-structural parts. * Fixings should be anti-tamper style (Torx Screws), and any bolts covered with protective caps. * Chains should be stainless steel. * Structural rope should have a steel core. Further information/ comment: Existing Seats and bins will remain No equipment higher than 4 metres No wooden equipment. On surfacing, we would like all old pads overlaid with mulch and cut and tucked into grass. Safety Surfacing Safety Surfacing The Council expects all surfacing to comply with EN 1177 and for test certificates to be provided as part of the tender submission. Contractors should propose a suitable surfacing solution based on the design, fall heights, site conditions and accessibility needs. Please ensure proposals include: * Surfacing type and depth * Sub-base and edging detail * Compliance and certification information * Warranties and maintenance requirements Surfacing Options (to adapt or remove as required) * Rubber Mulch Excavate to achieve flush finish. Install 100mm MOT Type 1 compacted stone beneath surface. Edges to be trench-cut into grass * Re-Instatement All damage resulting from removals, vehicle movement, installation, deliveries or any other aspect of the Works, must be repaired to at least the condition of that item or items or replaced with the same or similar alternative/s. This includes any ground repair that either needs soil, grading and grass seed for minor damage, or new turf for any major damage. * Post Installation Inspection A post installation inspection by an independent RPii qualified inspector (i.e. Play Inspection Company, RoSPA or other similar provider) is required to sign off the completed installation. The contractor should allow for this cost within their tender price. CONTRACTUAL & LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Insurance Requirements The successful contractor must hold and submit evidence of the following: * Public Liability Insurance: PS10 million minimum * Product Liability Insurance: PS5 million minimum * Employer's Liability Insurance: PS5 million minimum * Professional Indemnity: PS1 million minimum * Contract Works Insurance: Covering full contract value Construction & Safety Compliance All works must comply with: * BS EN 1176 / 1177 Standards * CDM Regulations 2015 * Any relevant local planning or safety policies Post-Award Requirements The selected contractor will be required to provide: * Construction Phase Plan * Programme of Works * Risk Assessment & Method Statements * Site setup drawings * Traffic & access plan * Key contacts/escalation plan Contract Agreement The acceptance of a tendered price by LITTLE MISSENDEN PARISH COUNCIL shall form the basis of a binding contract which shall be governed by English Law. This document, together with the drawings, specifications, and any correspondence made to clarify the Contractor's tendered price and the play area layout design shall form the contract. The successful Contractor will enter a contract by way of signing a Council Issued terms and conditions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005841-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £54,000 | | Lots value | £54,000 | | 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 | LITTLE MISSENDEN PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | HOLMER GREEN | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP15 6SU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Penn Wood and Old Amersham | | Westminster constituency | Chesham and Amersham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 45212140 - Recreation installation ## Release History - 22 Jan 2026 at 14:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005841-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005841-2026 22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-10768 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.littlemissendenparish.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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