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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Refurbishment of the Elder Children's Play Area at Edgeside Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cdf7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Refurbishment of the Elder Children's Play Area at Edgeside Park

Buyer: ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cdf7

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## Summary

Rossendale Borough Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of the Elder Children's Play Area at Edgeside Park, located in Bacup, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of works and involves playground equipment and site preparation work. The project is at the tender stage with submissions closing on 18th September 2026, at 12:00 BST, following an enquiry period that ends on 26th August 2026. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure and is above the set financial threshold with a project budget of £140,000. Interested parties can access tender documents via the council's official website and must submit electronically as paper submissions are not accepted. The contract is set to commence on 15th October 2026 and end on 22nd January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in playground equipment and park refurbishment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as the suitability criteria include provisions favorable to their involvement. Businesses that excel in design, construction, and safety with a focus on social value are well-positioned to compete effectively, as these are key evaluation criteria. The project's broad geographical relevance across multiple UK regions, coupled with a clear and open procurement process, provides a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The improvement works encompass the removal of existing play equipment and surfacing and the design and installation of a new play scheme within a PS140k budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067854-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| 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 | ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BACUP |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL13 0BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Rossendale |
| Electoral ward | Britannia & Lee Mill |
| Westminster constituency | Rossendale and Darwen |
| 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

- 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
- 45100000 - Site preparation work

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 13:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067854-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067854-2026
  17th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/downloads/download/12070/invitation-to-tender-for-refurbishment-of-the-elder-childrens-play-area-at-edgeside-park

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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