Scope
Reference
LHB Play Area
Description
A play area suitable for ages 0 - 12yrs offering a wide range of learning abilities, colourful and inviting, no wooden structures. Fencing is not required as a local contractor will be appointed separately.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026
- 1 month
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Must have insurance and public liability, qualified employees to install the play equipment as per requirements and to standards.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
28 February 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Best Value not necessarily the cheapest will be selected |
Price |
Weighting description
A contractor that offers best value, has taken into consideration our requirements, visions for the future in design. An excellent after care service.
Other information
Payment terms
Payment Terms to be discussed with the successful contractor
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
I was unaware that I had to issue a notice for market engagement. Community feedback on the play area was part of a survey with other sports projects at this location.
thank you
Contracting authority
Hellingly Parish Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMP-1872-JZDW
Hellingly Community Hub, The Drive,
Hellingly
BN27 4EP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jennifer Hoodless
Telephone: +441323449415
Email: clerk@hellingly-pc.org.uk
Website: https://hellingly-pc.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government