Scope
Description
Fleet Town Council invites suitably qualified suppliers to submit design and cost proposals for the redevelopment of The Views Play Area, located in Fleet, Hampshire.
The Council's vision is to transform the site into a high-quality, safe, inclusive, and engaging play environment for children aged under 8 and 8-12 years.
The existing play area currently comprises a mix of grass, concrete, and wet pour surfacing, and the redesign should consider how surfacing can be enhanced to improve accessibility, durability, safety, and overall user experience.
The new design should maximise the opportunities presented by the park's natural contours to enhance play value, provide appropriate levels of challenge, and create an attractive and usable space for a wide range of abilities.
A key objective of this project is to deliver a genuinely accessible and inclusive play space. The Council is seeking proposals that go beyond minimum compliance standards by incorporating accessible play equipment, inclusive play experiences, and thoughtful layout design to ensure children of all abilities can play alongside one another. Consideration should also be given to pathways connecting the upper and lower levels, surfacing transitions, seating, and social spaces to support parents, carers, and guardians with differing mobility needs.
The Council intends for The Views Play Area to become a central destination playground and community hub within Fleet town centre, a welcoming and vibrant focal point that encourages families to spend time in the area and supports wider town centre activity.
This project will be funded through a Public Works Loan. Shortlisted designs will be subject to public consultation, with the final decision made by the Town Council following consideration of community feedback.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 June 2026 to 31 October 2026
- 4 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
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
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 April 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Email to procurement@fleet-tc.gov.uk
One hard copy should also be posted to us to go on file. Fleet Town Council, The Harlington, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 4BY
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Quality | 95% |
| Price | Price | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
The Views Play Area Tender Brief V6.docx
Tender Brief
Pre-Qualification Standard Selection Questionaire - The Views Play Park.docx
Pre Qualification Questionnaire
The Views Play Park Tender Evaluation Scoring Criteria.docx
Views Play Area Tender Evaluation Scoring Criteria
Copy of The Views Play Park Evaluation V2.xlsx
Contracting authority
Fleet Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDJW-2991-CRBZ
Fleet Town Council, The Harlington, 236 Fleet Road
Fleet
GU51 4BY
United Kingdom
Email: info@fleet-tc.gov.uk
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government