--- title: "Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078791" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078791" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078791.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078791.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Seaton Valley Community Council" published: "2026-10-21" --- # Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026 Buyer: Seaton Valley Community Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078791 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-078791) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078791.json) ## Summary Seaton Valley Community Council is procuring a complete replacement inclusive playpark for children approximately aged 0–12 at Welfare Park on Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice. The works include removing the existing equipment and designing, supplying and installing the replacement, with project management, groundworks, compliant safety surfacing, metal perimeter fencing with accessible and maintenance gates, an accessible picnic table, at least two low-maintenance benches, signage, independent post-installation inspection and handover. Required play equipment includes a substantial multi-play structure with climbing, adventure and inclusive slide play; a four-bay swing set for different ages and abilities; an inclusive roundabout or seesaw; and at least one further distinct inclusive feature. Sensory play and other additional inclusive features are also welcomed. This is a recreation installation project. The Council invited tenders through an open competition under a single lot. The submission deadline was 12 noon on 11 November 2026, and clarification questions were due by 12 noon on 21 October 2026. Bids were to be submitted electronically by email. The contract period is scheduled from 18 December 2026 to 1 April 2027. The fixed price for the mandatory scheme must not exceed £115,000 excluding VAT; optional enhancements may be priced separately. Evaluation weights play value, equipment quality and age suitability at 25%, inclusivity and accessibility at 20%, design, layout and family facilities at 10%, durability, maintenance and whole-life value at 10%, delivery programme and project management at 5%, and fixed price at 30%. This opportunity suits small and medium-sized businesses, voluntary, community and social enterprises, and specialist playpark contractors able to deliver an integrated design-and-installation project. Suppliers need to combine play equipment selection and design for children of different ages and abilities with groundworks, safety surfacing, fencing and accessible site features. The scheme places substantial emphasis on inclusive play, age suitability, durable low-maintenance equipment and whole-life value, so relevant experience designing accessible play spaces and selecting robust equipment will be useful. Contractors must also be able to manage the programme, coordinate installation and groundworks, and arrange independent inspection and handover. A credible delivery plan and project management capability are part of the scored assessment. The requirement includes multiple equipment types and supporting facilities, making capacity to deliver the complete scheme important; optional enhancements can be offered separately. ## Notice Seaton Valley Community Council seeks a contractor to design, supply and install a complete replacement inclusive playpark at the Welfare Park on Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, for children approximately aged 0-12. The fixed price must include removal of existing equipment, design and project management, groundworks and compliant safety surfacing, new metal perimeter fencing with accessible and maintenance gates, one accessible picnic table, at least two low-maintenance benches, signage, independent post-installation inspection and handover. Minimum play provision includes a substantial multi-play structure incorporating climbing, adventure and inclusive slide play; a four-bay swing set for different ages and abilities; an inclusive roundabout OR inclusive seesaw; and at least one further distinct inclusive feature. The Council particularly welcomes additional sensory play, a separate inclusive basket/net swing and other play features where affordable. The complete mandatory scheme must not exceed PS115,000 excluding VAT. Optional enhancements may be separately priced. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099460-2026 | | 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 | 21 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £115,000 | | Lots value | £115,000 | | 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 | Seaton Valley Community Council | | Locality | WHITLEY BAY | | Postcode area | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE25 0DG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Seghill with Seaton Delaval | | Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth | | Delivery location | TLC21 Northumberland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212140 - Recreation installation ## Release History - 21 Oct 2026 at 12:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099460-2026 - 14 Oct 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097019-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099460-2026 21st October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097019-2026 14th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24095 TENDER PACK SVC-PP-003-2026 Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026 Contains: - Invitation to Tender with Specification - Procurement and Delivery Timetable - Supplier FAQs - Playpark Location - Draft Contract Particulars - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24450 Summary of all clarification questions submitted by the deadline of 12 noon on 21 October 2026 including Council responses. ## Notice URLs - https://seatonvalleycommunitycouncil.gov.uk/ - 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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