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Published 31 Jul 2025, 16:14 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Public realm improvements as part of the Fareham Town Centre Regeneration Strategy 2025 - 2035

Official notice

Authority: Fareham Borough Council (Local council)

3 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£400,000total for 3 lots · £400,000 inc. VAT · 1 value update
Submissions closed 10 Sept 2025
Lots 3see the lot list below
Contract term 7 moends 31 May 2026 · starts 16 Oct 2025

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description
  • New play zone - Lot 1 (Area A)
  • Replacement bandstand (subject to Council approval) - Lot 2 (Area B)
  • Public realm improvements - Lot 3 comprising:
  • Seating and planting incorporating existing sculpture (Area C)
  • Seating area in shopping centre (subject to Council approval) (Area D)
  • Seating at Harper Way (Area E)

Please be aware the budget is not being divulged so the figures entered on this notice is not a true reflection. Please see the full tender documents for further details

CPV: Bench seats · Benches · Construction work for buildings relating to artistic performances · Dining chairs · Flatwork for children's play area · Installation of street furniture · Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips · Playground climbing apparatus · Playground equipment · Playground swings · Services provided by sculptors

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value (£400,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1New play zone - Area 1 (Lot 1) 7 moSMEVCSEPublished value£100,000

Area 1 - Replacement play zone

TThe play area was built in 2000, with the current equipment was installed in 2011. Although the play area is well-used, the equipment is dated and limited. The colours are overly muted, and it does not appear as an attractive destination for play.

A replacement play zone is required for this area which is inclusive and accessible, provides interest and challenge for all, and helps to develop character in the town centre.

Contract period: 16 Oct 2025 – 31 May 2026 (7 mo)Value: £100,000 exc. VAT · £100,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Lot #2Replacement bandstand (subject to Council approval) - Lot 2 (Area B) 7 moSMEVCSEPublished value£150,000

The existing bandstand is a key feature within West Street and is regularly the focal space for community events. However, the bandstand looks dated, and the structural timbers supporting the canopy significantly restricts the space beneath, limiting opportunities for performance and events.

  • Replacement bandstand.
  • Incorporation of additional new seating (in conjunction with Lot 3).
  • Installation of bandstand and seating (responsibility of selected contractor or FBC)
Contract period: 16 Oct 2025 – 31 May 2026 (7 mo)Value: £150,000 exc. VAT · £150,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Lot #3Public realm improvements - Lot 3 7 moSMEVCSEPublished value£150,000

Public realm improvements - Lot 3 comprising:

  • Seating and planting incorporating existing sculpture (Area C)
  • Seating area in shopping centre (subject to Council approval) (Area D)
  • Seating at Harper Way (Area E)
Contract period: 16 Oct 2025 – 31 May 2026 (7 mo)Value: £150,000 exc. VAT · £150,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

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 · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Service and Quality: 70%
  • Cost: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Cost
  • Service and Quality
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
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
31 Jul 2025, 16:14 BST
Last source update
31 Jul 2025, 19:08 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 6 Oct 2025
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-044915
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Bench seatsBenchesConstruction work for buildings relating to artistic performancesDining chairsFlatwork for children's play areaInstallation of street furnitureLive plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slipsPlayground climbing apparatusPlayground equipmentPlayground swings
+1 moreServices provided by sculptors
Delivery area
South East (UKJ3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a8e Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
10 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
3 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

31 Jul 2025 → 16 Oct 2025 · 7 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    31 Jul 2025, 16:14 BST
  2. Tender notice published
    31 Jul 2025, 16:40 BST
  3. Next notice expected
    1 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Clarification questions by
    3 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  5. Submission deadline
    10 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by387 days ago
    6 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
  7. Contract starts378 days ago
    16 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 31 Jul 2025
  1. Planned procurement notice published
    31 Jul 2025, 16:14 BST
    UK3
  2. Tender notice published
    31 Jul 2025, 16:40 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value updated
    31 Jul 2025, 16:40 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    31 Jul 2025, 16:40 BST
  5. Tender notice published
    31 Jul 2025, 19:08 BST
    UK4
Published amendments (1)

Please be aware the budget is not being divulged so the figures entered on this notice is not a true reflection. Please see the full tender documents for further details via the Proactis link.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Fareham Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PGCT-8597-RGHD Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham, South East, PO16 7AZContact email

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Planned procurement notice planningPlanned procurement noticeUK3Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender