--- title: "Gauntlet Play Park Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAVANT BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-25" --- # Gauntlet Play Park Refurbishment Buyer: HAVANT BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bd7b.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Havant Borough Council seeks tenders from qualified suppliers for the refurbishment of Gauntlet Play Park, located in Crookhorn, Havant, an area in Hampshire, United Kingdom. This open tender, tagged with industry classifications for playground equipment and landscaping, falls under the category of goods and is part of the sub-central government public authority procurement. Interested bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals by 7th August 2026, with the project anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026. The anticipated practical completion is by 31st December 2027, with the total estimated contract value ranging between £140,000 and £150,000, excluding VAT. The procurement method is open, allowing for wide participation, and all tender documents will be managed electronically through the Proactis portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in playground refurbishment and construction, particularly those with expertise in designing new play provisions that fit existing site dimensions. Companies with experience in integrating stakeholder co-designs and maintaining strong supply chain operations will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Moreover, the potential for future contracts with Havant Borough Council, for refurbishing additional play parks throughout the borough, further expands business growth prospects. The council reserves the right to direct award future contracts based on this tender, with an overall opportunity value estimated at £1 million, excluding VAT. Suitable suppliers must ensure compliance with economic, technical, and safety standards, making this a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to establish long-term relationships with local government authorities. ## Notice Havant Borough Council (the council) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the refurbishment of the play area at Gauntlet Park, Crookhorn, Havant. The supplier will be required to design and build a new play provision within the existing footprint of the current site. Gauntlet Park is in the Purbrook Ward to the east of central Havant borough in Hampshire. The Purbrook Ward is home to approximately 9300 residents. Directly adjacent to Gauntlet Park is a primary school with a preschool nursery, within the wider ward there is one secondary school and a college offering further education for young people. The supplier will be required to: - Design a new play provision within the existing footprint of the current site - Work with the council to negotiate and update the design as required - Supply and install the new play provision - Complete any additional refurbishment works required. The contract is due to commence on 01 October 2026. The contract period will be determined by the selected supplier's programme, however the council anticipates that practical completion and any snagging periods will be complete by no later than 31 December 2027. The estimated value of the Gauntlet Park contract is estimated to be PS140,000 - PS150,000 excluding VAT (PS168,000 - PS180,000 including VAT). The value of the available opportunity is estimated to be PS1million excluding VAT (PS1.2million including VAT). This is because, in addition to Gauntlet Park, the council has a wider pipeline of play parks across the borough to be refurbished over the next 3 years. These include: - Nutwick Road Play Area - Southwood Road - Park Parade (Leigh Park High Street) - Havant Play Area - Longwood Avenue This list includes all currently known play parks for refurbishment, but the list may not be exhaustive. The council continues to seek funding to improve the play park provision in the borough and therefore this list could increase. To facilitate delivery of these play parks, the council reserves the right to award future contracts for the design and build of new and refurbished play parks to the winning bidder of this tender. Where future contracts are awarded, this will be via the direct award provisions in Section 41 and Schedule 5 paragraph 7-9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The council is under no obligation to award future contracts in this manner and where additional work requires skills or capacity not tested or demonstrated by the tenderer, the council may still seek an alternative competitive process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The value of the available opportunity is estimated to be PS1million excluding VAT (PS1.2million including VAT). This is because, in addition to Gauntlet Park, the council has a wider pipeline of play parks across the borough to be refurbished over the next 3 years. These include: - Nutwick Road Play Area - Southwood Road - Park Parade (Leigh Park High Street) - Havant Play Area - Longwood Avenue This list includes all currently known play parks for refurbishment, but the list may not be exhaustive. The council continues to seek funding to improve the play park provision in the borough and therefore this list could increase. To facilitate delivery of these play parks, the council reserves the right to award future contracts for the design and build of new and refurbished play parks to the winning bidder of this tender. Where future contracts are awarded, this will be via the direct award provisions in Section 41 and Schedule 5 paragraph 7-9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The council is under no obligation to award future contracts in this manner and where additional work requires skills or capacity not tested or demonstrated by the tenderer, the council may still seek an alternative competitive process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060024-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | HAVANT BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | HAVANT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO9 2AX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Havant | | Electoral ward | Havant St Faith's | | Westminster constituency | Havant | | Delivery location | TLJ35 South Hampshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements - 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area ## Release History - 25 Jun 2026 at 15:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060024-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060024-2026 25th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login - 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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