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Published 20 May 2026, 14:02 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Town Park Play Area Extension and Refurbishment

Official notice

Authority: Market Drayton Town Council (Local council)

WorksOpen procedure
Published estimate£90,000exc. VAT
Submissions closed 2 Jul 2026
Contract term 4 moends 31 Dec 2026 · starts 1 Sept 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Market Drayton Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit tenders for the extension, refurbishment of equipment and installation of new equipment the Town Park Play Area

  • Installation of new fencing and gates
  • Removal and reinstatement of existing fencing
  • Installation of new tarmac pathways
  • Removal of existing pathways and reinstatement of grassed areas
  • Refurbishment of existing play equipment
  • Removal and disposal of obsolete play equipment
  • Supply and installation of new play equipment

For full details please contact townclerk@marketdrayton.gov.uk

CPV: Construction work · Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work · Flatwork for children's play area · Park and playground equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #12.0 Scope of Works 4 mo

2.0 Scope of Works

2.1 Fencing

The contractor shall:

  • Remove approximately 23m of existing bow top fencing.
  • Make good all surfaces following removal works
  • Supply and install approximately 55m of fencing, reusing fencing where possible, blending old and new. New fencing to be 1200mm high Bow Topped powder coated either multi-colour to match existing or green.
  • The new bow top fencing to be installed as per attachment A.
  • To remove approximately 10m of bow top fencing at the rear of the play area.
  • To reinstall approximately 5 m of bow top of fencing reusing the existing fence.

2.2. Path

The contractor shall:

  • Remove approximately 30m x 2m of existing tarmac path.
  • Reinstate removed pathway area with turf.
  • Construct approximately 55m of new pathway, with concrete enging, around the outside of the fence. The pathway to be 2 mtrs wide.
  • Ensure the new path forms a smooth curved transition linking to the new pathway to the existing pathway

2.3. Gate

The contractor shall:

  • supply and to install a new pedestrian access gate approx. 1200 wide, gate c/w hydraulic self-closing, non-slamming hinges along the new boundary fence.
  • ensure gate installation complies with all relevant playground safety standards.

2.4 Refurbishing Current Equipment

The contractor shall:

  • Repair and repaint the existing slide unit.
  • Convert swing barriers into sensory play panels.
  • Repaint the existing swings
  • Undertake all refurbishment works using durable, child-safe materials and coatings.

2.5 Items to be removed

  • The two rockers and all associated foundations or footings

All waste disposal shall comply with all relevant environmental legislation

2.6 . Existing Equipment to Remain

  • The existing roundabout to remain in situ and is excluded from works

The Contractor shall ensure all retained equipment is protected during construction works.

2.7. New Equipment

The Contractor shall:

  • To supply a minimum of 6 new pieces of play equipment:
  • one see saw to replace the current rockers.
  • One piece of equipment on the concrete to be installed on wetpour
  • one goalpost on the grassed area by the hedge.
  • A minimum of 3 pieces of equipment with suitable safety flooring.
  • To mark some floor level games/visuals on the tarmac.
  • Ensure new equipment complements the existing play provision
  • Provide inclusive and accessible play opportunities for children 8 years and under.
  • Include all associated safety surfacing, foundations, fixings, and installation works.
  • Provide product specifications, warranties, and maintenance information with the tender submission

The above list of play equipment is suggestive and can be changed by the Contractor if required.

2.8 Signage

The Contractor shall provide and install all required safety and operational signage in accordance with current standards and regulations.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2026 – 31 Dec 2026 (4 mo)
Variant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
20 May 2026, 14:02 BST
Last source update
20 May 2026, 14:02 BST
Award evaluation window
3 Jul 2026 – …
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-046405
Classification (CPV)
Construction workFencing, railing and safety equipment installation workFlatwork for children's play areaPark and playground equipment
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-069d80 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
2 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Participation fee
document
Bids opened
3 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST

Timeline

20 May 2026 → 1 Sept 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published161 days ago
    20 May 2026, 14:02 BST
  2. Submission deadline118 days ago
    2 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened117 days ago
    3 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
  4. Contract starts57 days ago
    1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Market Drayton Town Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services The Town Hall, 18 Frogmore Road, Market Drayton, West Midlands, TF93AXContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Procurement Compliance ServiceReview body London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.