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Published 18 May 2026, 19:31 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Renovation of Helmsdale Play Area in Birch Green, Skelmersdale

Official notice

Authority: West Lancashire Borough Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories (37)Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)
+6 moreEast Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)
Published estimate£71,000£85,200 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 8 Jun 2026
Contract term 2 moends 28 Aug 2026 · starts 15 Jun 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

WLBC is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced specialist play equipment contractor to design, supply, and install a new inclusive play area for children aged 5-12 years at Helmsdale, Birch Green, Skelmersdale. The contractor will also be responsible for appropriately removing the existing infrastructure and surfacing. The project is to be delivered in accordance with recognised industry standards and based on the selected supplier's approved design proposal.

The Contractor will be responsible for the final design refinement, equipment supply, installation, associated landscaping, surfacing, and handover documentation.

CPV: Construction work · Fences · Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 2 moSMEVCSEPublished value£71,000
Contract period: 15 Jun 2026 – 28 Aug 2026 (2 mo)Value: £71,000 exc. VAT · £85,200 inc. VAT
Delivery: North East, North West, Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
34928200 Fences37535000 Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements45000000 Construction work

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: 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
18 May 2026, 19:31 BST
Last source update
18 May 2026, 19:31 BST
Authority reference
25/005
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-045564
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction workFencesRoundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
Delivery area
North East (UKC)North West (UKD)Yorkshire & Humber (UKE)East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH)London (UKI)South East (UKJ)
+1 moreSouth West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b73 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 allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
8 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
Clarification deadline
1 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

procontract.due-north.com/Advert ↗

Timeline

18 May 2026 → 15 Jun 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published163 days ago
    18 May 2026, 19:31 BST
  2. Clarification questions by149 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline142 days ago
    8 Jun 2026, 17:00 BST
  4. Contract starts136 days ago
    15 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    18 May 2026, 19:31 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

West Lancashire Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: West Lancashire Borough Council · GB-PPON: PGNW-2815-DRQZ 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, North West, L39 2DHContact name, email, phone

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