Scope
Reference
V4SDDC047
Description
South Derbyshire District Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for an exciting new design & build project to provide a spectacular new play area for Rosliston Forestry Centre. We would also like to invite prospective suppliers to a Supplier Day on Monday 23rd March to view the site.
Project Outline
Rosliston Forestry Centre is managed by South Derbyshire District Council and attracts over 200,000 visitors a year. It is a popular tourist destination within the National Forest, within easy reach of large populations of Derby, Burton on Trent and Leicester.
In 2025 we installed a new Sparrowhawk play feature which has attracted significant interest and has increased our visitor numbers. The remainder of the play equipment on the site is tired and not of the quality of the new sparrowhawk. Therefore, the Council intend to replace the play area with a bespoke, unique 'spectacular' woodland themed new play area, fitting for a major tourist attraction within the National Forest.
We therefore welcome Expressions of Interest from suitably competent companies to make a spectacular new play area for the forestry centre. Please email sddcprocurement@v4services.com to express your interest in this opportunity.
Supplier Day
When: Monday 23rd March 2026
Where: Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote. Derbyshire. DE12 8JX
How to book: Please email sddcprocurement@v4services.com to book an appointment. 40 minute slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Notes: Due to the need to manage numbers, we ask that a maximum of 4 representatives from each company attend. Expected time slots:
10:00-10:40
10:40-11:20
11:20-11:50
11:50-12:20
12:20-13:00
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026
- 3 months
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 March 2026
Engagement process description
South Derbyshire District Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for an exciting new design & build project to provide a spectacular new play area for Rosliston Forestry Centre. Please email sddcprocurement@v4services.com to express your interest in this opportunity.
We would also like to invite prospective suppliers to a Supplier Day on Monday 23rd March to view the site.
Supplier Day
When: Monday 23rd March 2026
Where: Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote. Derbyshire. DE12 8JX
How to book: Please email sddcprocurement@v4services.com to book an appointment. 40 minute slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Notes: Due to the need to manage numbers, we ask that a maximum of 4 representatives from each company attend. Expected time slots:
Time
10:00-10:40
10:40-11:20
11:20-11:50
11:50-12:20
12:20-13:00
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Contracting authority
South Derbyshire District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGHH-1324-DTXT
Civic Offices, Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government