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title: "Hanslope Play Area Improvement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c877"
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buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL"
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# Hanslope Play Area Improvement

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c877

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process entitled "Hanslope Play Area Improvement." This project, which falls under the "works" industry category, aims to enhance the existing local play area at Hanslope Recreation Ground located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (Region UKJ12). Key proposals include landscaping, resurfacing, and upgrading play equipment, with a strong focus on safety and accessibility improvements. The tender, which is conducted as an open competition below threshold, will finish its enquiry phase on 24th July 2026 and accept submissions until 3rd August 2026. The contract is valued at £260,000 and is expected to commence on 21st September 2026, concluding on 20th July 2028.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in playground equipment manufacturing, landscaping work, and overall infrastructure improvement services. The project's focus on remedial landscaping and play equipment upgrades is ideal for firms experienced in public recreation projects. Given the emphasis on quality and price (30% and 70% respectively), businesses with competitive pricing strategies and a track record of delivering high-quality services will be well-positioned to succeed. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) passionate about community projects and those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector works would find this tender attractive for growth and partnership with local authorities.

## Notice

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a supplier for the improvement of the existing local play area at Hanslope Recreation Ground. The site is located at the play area within Hanslope Recreation Ground, Hanslope, Milton Keynes. The play area forms part of one of the district's key green spaces and is well integrated within the wider recreational setting. The site is bordered to the north and northwest by residential properties, with Castlethorpe Road beyond, and to the east by residential properties adjacent to St James Close. To the south are the wider Hanslope Recreation Ground, community centre, outdoor gym, Hanslope cricket club and sports field, and the Hanslope Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). The project involves improvements to the existing local play area as part of the Council's city-wide play area refurbishment programme. The proposed works include remedial landscaping, resurfacing, and upgrades to existing play equipment. The site will benefit from upgraded pedestrian routes and seating areas, enhancing safety and accessibility and supporting use by families and the wider community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065134-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | £260,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 11:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065134-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065134-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/
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## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/PleasereviewITTdocumentsonIn-tendlinkabove
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/

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