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title: "Renovation of Helmsdale Play Area in Birch Green, Skelmersdale"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b73"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Renovation of Helmsdale Play Area in Birch Green, Skelmersdale

Buyer: WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b73

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## Summary

The West Lancashire Borough Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Renovation of Helmsdale Play Area in Birch Green, Skelmersdale." This tender, currently in the tender stage, falls under the construction industry category and aims to design, supply, and install a new inclusive play area for children aged 5-12 years. Located in Birch Green, Skelmersdale, the project requires the removal of existing infrastructure and demands compliance with recognised industry standards. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 8th June 2026, with any enquiries needing to be resolved by 1st June 2026. The project period is planned from 15th June 2026 to 28th August 2026.

With an estimated value of £71,000, this opportunity offers a promising avenue for specialists in play equipment, construction, and landscaping. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this particularly relevant due to the project's open procurement method encouraging below-threshold competition. Suitable contractors looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects can benefit from this significant opportunity, which seeks expertise in designing engaging play environments, effective project management, and quality-driven construction services.

## Notice

WLBC is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced specialist play equipment contractor to design, supply, and install a new inclusive play area for children aged 5-12 years at Helmsdale, Birch Green, Skelmersdale. The contractor will also be responsible for appropriately removing the existing infrastructure and surfacing. The project is to be delivered in accordance with recognised industry standards and based on the selected supplier's approved design proposal. The Contractor will be responsible for the final design refinement, equipment supply, installation, associated landscaping, surfacing, and handover documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045564-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,000 |
| Lots value | £71,000 |
| 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 | WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ORMSKIRK |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L39 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | West Lancashire |
| Electoral ward | Ormskirk East |
| Westminster constituency | West Lancashire |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34928200 - Fences
- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 18:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045564-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045564-2026
  18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Opportunity Id: DN814156 Title: Renovation of Helmsdale Play Area in Birch Green, Skelmersdale

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=caf1caf6-6c50-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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