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title: "Play Area Design and Refurbishment at Belfairs Park in Southend-on-Sea"
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# Play Area Design and Refurbishment at Belfairs Park in Southend-on-Sea

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e0f3

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council is initiating a public procurement process for the design and refurbishment of the play area at Belfairs Park, located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This project, categorised under park and playground equipment and site preparation work, invites tenders from qualified contractors. The tender is in the active stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 1st September 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 8th September 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, conducted electronically through the Council's e-tender facility, Pro-Contract.

This tender presents a valuable business opportunity for contractors experienced in play area design and landscape architectural services. With £149,000 earmarked for the project under a JCT 2024 Minor Works Building Contract, it is particularly suitable for SMEs that specialise in delivering inclusive and environmentally harmonised play areas. Companies with expertise in installing timber-based play equipment and refurbishing existing structures will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, offering a chance to enhance their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified contractor to undertake the design and refurbishment of the play area at Belfairs Park. This popular play area contains a number of items of equipment that have reached the end of their operational life and no longer provide a modern play experience. The Council has secured PS149,000 of capital funding to improve the facility, creating an inclusive and accessible play area that offers a range of active, engaging, and age-appropriate play opportunities. The works will include the removal and/or refurbishment of existing play equipment and surfacing, together with the installation of new natural timber-based play equipment that reflects and complements the surrounding environment. The contract will be awarded under the JCT 2024 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design, as outlined in the Employer's Requirements, Specification, and accompanying tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076082-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,000 |
| Lots value | £149,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 09:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076082-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076082-2026
  11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e-tender system where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in this opportunity (E-Tender Project ID: DN817598), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this project must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility.

## Notice URLs

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

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