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Published 13 Aug 2026, 12:10 BST

Official UK procurement notice

GS194 - Barnford Park Play Area Refurb Project

Official notice

Authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow threshold
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45)Repair & Maintenance (50) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£60,000£72,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 3 Sept 2026
Contract term 4 moends 28 Feb 2027 · starts 22 Oct 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

TITLE OF PROJECT : Barnford Park Play Area Refurb Project

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Sandwell MBC (” The Council”) wishes to Invite qualified and experienced contractors to participate in a quotation exercise for the refurbishment of Barnford Park Play Areas

Outline of project:

Refurbish old play areas and associated surfaces, equipment, fence etc.

Undertake hard and soft landscaping in the areas of the old play areas.

Undertake hard and soft landscaping for the installation of new play equipment and safety surfaces etc.

Supply & install safety surface to comply with specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards.

Undertake all associated specified works including, Tarmac, fencing, painting etc

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ↗ to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to "Opt In".

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: 03 September 2026 at 15:00hrs

CPV: Concrete repair work · Repair and maintenance services · Repair work on recreational areas

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 4 moPublished value£60,000
Contract period: 22 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027 (4 mo)Value: £60,000 exc. VAT · £72,000 inc. VAT

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: 60% Price 40% Quality

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
13 Aug 2026, 12:10 BST
Last source update
13 Aug 2026, 12:10 BST
Authority reference
GS194
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-077196
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Concrete repair workRepair and maintenance servicesRepair work on recreational areas
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e383 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission not allowed
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
3 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
28 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

13 Aug 2026 → 22 Oct 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published76 days ago
    13 Aug 2026, 12:10 BST
  2. Clarification questions by60 days ago
    28 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline54 days ago
    3 Sept 2026, 15:00 BST
  4. Contract starts6 days ago
    22 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    13 Aug 2026, 12:10 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PJHD-8764-YRJJ Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DEContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender