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title: "Provision of Playgrounds on Communal Estates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f03d"
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# Provision of Playgrounds on Communal Estates

Buyer: London Borough of Sutton  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f03d

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## Summary

The London Borough of Sutton, through Sutton Housing Partnership, is seeking a specialist playground design and build contractor for four communal housing estates in Sutton. The works cover the design, supply and installation of inclusive, accessible play areas, transforming underused green spaces and outdated playgrounds for children aged two to 12, including children with disabilities or additional needs. The contractor will provide safe play environments that encourage physical activity, creativity and social interaction. The scope includes landscaping work for playgrounds (CPV 45112723), together with the associated design, construction and installation activities. Equipment and installations must be durable, low-maintenance and compliant with relevant standards, with at least 20% of play equipment adapted or designed for children with disabilities.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Tenders were to be submitted electronically through the London Tender Portal by 22 September 2026 at 12:00 BST, and enquiries could be submitted until 11 September 2026 at 12:00 BST. The single contract is scheduled to run from 7 January 2027 to 6 September 2027. Its estimated value is £350,000 excluding VAT, or £420,000 including VAT. The opportunity is not divided into multiple contracts. Evaluation is weighted 60% for quality and 40% for price. Further selection requirements and detailed award criteria are set out in the tender documents.

This opportunity suits a specialist playground contractor able to manage the full design-and-build process, from developing an inclusive concept through to supplying, installing and completing compliant play areas. Strong candidates will need practical experience creating safe, stimulating play environments for children aged two to 12, including accessible provision for disabled children and those with additional needs. The requirement calls for at least 20% adapted or purpose-designed equipment, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate inclusive design capability and suitable equipment expertise. Delivery also depends on construction, landscaping and installation capacity, quality control, durable low-maintenance solutions and compliance with relevant standards. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

## Notice

Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP), managing properties on behalf of the London Borough of Sutton, seeks to appoint a specialist Playground Design and Build Contractor to design, supply, and install inclusive and accessible play areas at four communal housing estates in the borough. The works will transform underused green spaces and outdated play areas into modern, stimulating, and inclusive play environments that meet the needs of children aged 2-12, including those with disabilities or additional needs. Overview of the Authority's requirement The Authority is looking for a Contractor to: Design and construct safe, inclusive, and accessible play areas. Ensure a minimum of 20% of play equipment is adapted or designed for children with disabilities. Deliver high-quality play value encouraging physical activity, creativity, and social interaction. Ensure all installations are durable, low maintenance, and compliant with relevant standards. Deliver all works within agreed timescales and budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082990-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2027 - 6 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| 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 | London Borough of Sutton |
| Locality | SUTTON |
| Postcode area | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM1 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Sutton |
| Electoral ward | Sutton Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sutton and Cheam |
| Delivery location | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2026 at 11:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082990-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082990-2026
  2nd September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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