--- title: "INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) Norton in Hales Playground Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064d38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d38.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTON IN HALES PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-10" --- # INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) Norton in Hales Playground Refurbishment Buyer: NORTON IN HALES PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064d38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d38.json) ## Summary Norton in Hales Parish Council, located in Whitchurch, United Kingdom, has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the refurbishment of its playground. The tender aims to select experienced playground designers and installers for the design, supply, and installation of new play equipment, including safety surfacing, in the village playing field. The project is looking to create an innovative and inclusive play space suitable for toddlers to mid-teens, with an operational lifespan of at least 20 years. Key dates to note include the enquiry period closing on 23 February 2026 and the tender submission period ending on 11 March 2026. This procurement stage is currently in the 'tender' phase, under the open procurement method, with a gross budget of £72,000. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment design and installation to expand their market presence and enhance their portfolio through collaboration with a public authority. Companies proficient in delivering high-value play equipment and safety surfacing that meet British and European standards will find this project particularly advantageous. Furthermore, businesses that can provide comprehensive maintenance and environmental performance solutions will be favourably positioned within the tender evaluation, focusing on factors such as lifecycle cost and inclusivity. Additionally, the Council has reserved options for additional items like picnic benches and bins, further creating potential for business growth. ## Notice Norton in Hales Parish Council invites experienced playground designers/installers to submit a tender for the design, supply and installation of new play equipment and associated safety surfacing. The play area is intended for children ranging from toddlers to mid-teens and shall provide innovative, inclusive play opportunities with a minimum expected operational lifespan of 20 years. All works, equipment and impact absorbing surfacing (IAS) must be manufactured, tested and installed to relevant British and European standards (including BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177). Project Background and Objectives The Council is proposing to replace existing playground equipment and install new equipment with appropriate safety surfacing within the fenced play area located in the village playing field. The design brief has been developed by a Council playground working group with community consultation. The Council's aim is to create an innovative, inclusive, modern play space that acts as a community hub and offers play facilities for all abilities. Lifecycle cost, ease of maintenance, availability of spare parts and environmental performance will be important considerations in tender evaluation. Scope of Works It is proposed that suitable site set up including a welfare unit, space for material storage, a secured site and waste removal will be provided FOC. However, please include these items as additional line items that can be considered outside of the budget should the Parish Council decide to include them in the contract Base Scope (within budget) * Design development and detailed layout drawings suitable for construction and approvals. * Supply and installation of new play equipment suitable for ages from toddlers to mid-teens. * Supply and installation of compliant impact-absorbing safety surfacing where required. * Temporary works, setting out, foundations, fixings and all associated installation activities. * Reinstatement of disturbed ground, fencing interfaces, paths, kerbs and adjacent features affected by the works. * Provision of O&M information, maintenance schedules, inspection regimes and asset data for Council handover. * Commissioning and facilitation of an independent RoSPA Post-Installation Inspection (PII) and closure of all defects noted before handover. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012138-2026 | | 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 | 10 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | 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 | NORTON IN HALES PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | WHITCHURCH | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY13 2BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Prees | | Westminster constituency | North Shropshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (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 - 10 Feb 2026 at 17:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012138-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012138-2026 10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11774 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nortoninhales-pc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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