--- title: "Installation of a Multi-Use Games Area into the Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615d2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THORNBURY TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-19" --- # Installation of a Multi-Use Games Area into the Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury Buyer: THORNBURY TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615d2.json) ## Summary Thornbury Town Council is actively seeking a contractor for the installation of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at the Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the public works category, specifically focusing on outdoor sports and recreation installation, as well as park and playground equipment. The process is currently at the tender update stage, having been initiated on 19 February 2026, with the submission deadline set for 30 March 2026. The tender invites an open competition, below the threshold, welcoming electronic submissions in PDF format addressed to the Deputy Clerk. Queries can be raised until 16 March 2026. Wendy Sydenham serves as the primary contact for this procurement opportunity, facilitated by the Thornbury Town Council, with a contract range of £100,000 to £120,000. This project offers substantial opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in sports facility design and installation, alongside those with expertise in recreation and lighting integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand in good stead to compete, given the focus on creating an inclusively accessible sports area with LED floodlighting, carefully integrated to suit the green surroundings. This initiative aims not only to invigorate local infrastructure but also to engage younger community members by offering a venue for multi-sport activities year-round. Companies adept at designing sports installations that harmonise with natural settings may find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities, fostering long-term business partnerships with local authorities. ## Notice Thornbury Town Council is seeking a contractor to design, supply and install a new Multi-Use Games Area ("MUGA") into the Mundy Playing Fields in Thornbury. The objective is to provide an exciting new space that offers young people a facility to play a number of sports in all weathers and which includes integrated lighting which allows users to continue to enjoy the facility well into the evening, all year round. The new facility should fit well into its green and natural setting and be fully accessible and welcoming to all potential users. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015407-2026 | | 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 | 19 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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 | THORNBURY TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | THORNBURY | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS35 2AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Thornbury | | Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate | | 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 - 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 45212140 - Recreation installation ## Release History - 19 Feb 2026 at 16:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015407-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 16:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009640-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015407-2026 19th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009640-2026 3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11389 Design Brief - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11390 Instructions to Tenderers - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11391 Form of Agreement - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11392 Terms and Conditions of Contract - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11393 Planning Authority Decision Letter (With Conditions) - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11401 Planning Document - Design and Access Statement - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11402 Planning Document - Site Constraints Plan - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11403 Planning Document - Existing Block Plan - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11404 Planning Document - Approved Lighting Design - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11405 Planning Document - Horizontal Illuminance Levels - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11406 Planning Document - Proposed Block Plan Including Surface Water Route to Outfall - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11407 Planning Document - Proposed Plans and Elevations Plan - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11408 Planning Document - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal - MUGA MPF - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12317 Design Brief - MUGA MPF - Amended 19.02.26 ## Notice URLs - http://www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk - https://www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.ukTendersmustbesubmittedelectronicallybyemailinPDFformatto:tenders@thornburytowncouncil.gov.ukandaddressedtotheDeputyClerk.Theemailmustbeclearlymarked"TENDERRETURN-STREAMLEAZEPLAYAREA"intheemailsubject.AllrequireddocumentsassetoutintheInstructionstoTenderersmustbereturnedaselectronicattachmentstoyoursubmission. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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