--- title: "Papplewick QEII Playground and associated works refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0646be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0646be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0646be.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PAPPLEWICK PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-04" --- # Papplewick QEII Playground and associated works refurbishment Buyer: PAPPLEWICK PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0646be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0646be.json) ## Summary In this tender process initiated on 4th February 2026, Papplewick Parish Council, a sub-central government authority, is seeking qualified suppliers for the refurbishment of the Papplewick QEII Playground and associated works. The project falls under the industry category of playground equipment and related services. The council invites designs and proposals that align with detailed specifications provided, with a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and safety. This tender is part of the planning and tender stage, with submissions due by 17th April 2026. The refurbishment will take place across various regions in the United Kingdom, and the contract will run from 3rd July to 30th September 2026. This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment, landscaping, and installation services. The open competition procurement method allows businesses with proven experience in similar projects to propose innovative solutions that meet the council’s outlined objectives. Suppliers with expertise in providing comprehensive project management, robust design and installation packages, and compliance with rigorous health and safety standards will find this tender particularly advantageous. Moreover, the opportunity to work on a high-profile public refurbishment project is an excellent platform for expansion and reputation building within the public sector. ## Notice The council is seeking costed proposals from qualified and experienced suppliers, as follows: * To re-design the playground to include the required components as detailed in Section 3 to the extent possible within a new enlarged footprint. * To provide detailed designs, including drawings and specifications. Designs should be shown to take account of the Play Area Accessibility Statement in Appendix 4. * To include alternative equipment options if appropriate, with advantages and disadvantages explained. * To recommend the materials and colours to be used with the benefits explained. * To provide a detailed project and installation/commissioning plan and costings. * To provide a detailed problem management and escalation plan for the installation period. * To obtain all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work. * To remove all items not required by the re-design, including existing safety surfacing. * To supply all necessary items required by the re-design and to provide suitable low maintenance safety surfacing, covering all appropriate areas. * To install all items, including any retained items as appropriate, including safety surfacing, hard landscaping and fencing required by the re-design, and benches, tables and bins. * To complete all ground works to a professional standard, including any foundations required by the design, including for relocated and new fencing and supports. * To follow all necessary Health and Safety and Welfare procedures. * To provide a project manager to be the main point of contact during the works and to closely manage all aspects of the logistics, installation and commissioning, keeping the council informed of progress and issues on a regular basis. * To provide equipment and workmanship warranties and a post installation inspection report and evidence that all recommendations in the report have been carried out. After completion of the construction and before handover, the council may also arrange an independent inspection by our own certified safety inspector and require resolution of defects and risks before the handover and final payment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009900-2026 | | 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 | 4 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | £120,000 | | 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 | PAPPLEWICK PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | PAPPLEWICK | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG15 8FB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Gedling | | Electoral ward | Newstead Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment ## Release History - 4 Feb 2026 at 11:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009900-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009900-2026 4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11423 ## Notice URLs - http://www.papplewick.org - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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