Scope
Reference
988198243
Description
Cobtree Manor Park is managed as a public open space by the Cobtree Manor Estate Charity
Trust. The land is owned by The Cobtree Charity Trust Limited. The two charities work in
partnership with Maidstone Borough Council to manage the land and adjacent estate on a
1,000 year lease to MBC.
The current play area was installed in 2013 to encourage greater family use of the park. The
playspace has met the aims of that project and the site is now very popular with young families
visiting the play facilities, park and café.
In recent years a number of pieces of play equipment have been removed as they reached the
end of their lifespan and the play opportunities have been reduced. The remaining equipment
offers little opportunity for children with additional needs.
For the park to remain a popular outdoor destination for Maidstone and local residents, the
play facilities require replacing. The Trust have approved the complete replacement of the play
area with the desire to provide an inclusive playspace for children to play together.
Maidstone Borough Council is looking to appoint a provider with a proven record of designing,
supplying and installing robust play facilities suitable for an unsupervised public open space
environment.
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https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014417196
Contract 1. MBC Cobtree Manor Park Play Area Refurbishment
Supplier
Contract value
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 February 2026 to 30 November 2026
- 9 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Eibe Play Ltd
Eibe House, Home Farm, A3 Bypass Road
Hurtmore
GU8 6AD
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@eibe.co.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. MBC Cobtree Manor Park Play Area Refurbishment
Contracting authority
Maidstone Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRT-5366-CGWY
Maidstone House, King Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government