--- title: "Medway Road Play Area, Worcester" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06690a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06690a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06690a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06690a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-21" --- # Medway Road Play Area, Worcester Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06690a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06690a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06690a.json) ## Summary Worcester City Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, is engaging in an open procurement process to design and implement improvements for the Medway Road Play Area in Worcester. The procurement, classified under the works category, is focused on creating an inclusive and inspiring neighbourhood play space that enhances the local environment. This tender involves construction work and playground equipment, and the improvements align with the Worcester Play Plan. While the tender process has been completed with the award and contract stages marked as active, significant events included publication on 21st May 2026 and contract commencement on 1st May 2026, extending until 30th July 2027. The procurement method was classified as 'below threshold - open competition'. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the construction and playground equipment industries, particularly SMEs experienced in creating bespoke play environments. Companies specialising in inclusive space design and with a focus on community engagement could greatly benefit from this project. As the project aims to promote community needs and environmental enhancements, businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar projects, particularly those adhering to quality criteria outlined in the invitation to tender, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, engaging in this project may lead to future opportunities with Worcester City Council and similar public sector projects. ## Notice Design and implement improvements at the existing play facility owned and managed by Worcester City Council. The required outcomes will be: * Bespoke, inspiring, neighbourhood play space that fits in its surroundings and enhances the local environment; * To meet the needs of the local community by creating an inclusive space for all; * To support the Council aims as part of the Worcester Play Plan ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046874-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DRAGON PLAY & SPORTS | ## 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 - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 09:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046874-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046861-2026 - 13 Mar 2026 at 16:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023181-2026 - 12 Mar 2026 at 18:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022605-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046874-2026 21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046861-2026 21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023181-2026 13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022605-2026 12th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.dragonplay.co.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com - 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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