Scope
Description
This procurement sets out the London Borough of Tower Hamlets' requirement for the supply and installation of the playground and outdoor gym in Shandy Park, 24 Bale Rd, London, E1 4QJ.
Tower Hamlets Council is seeking proposals from experienced play and outdoor gym specialists, who can deliver an imaginative, creative, and inclusive play area in Shandy Park.
Parks' play areas are intended for use by children and young people from toddlers to teenagers and must therefore have appeal to a range of ages.
Parks' Outdoor Gym areas are intended for use by adults and teenagers and must therefore have appeal to a range of ages and abilities.
The play equipment at Shandy Park should be 100% inclusive to children with special educational needs and disabilities. The outdoor gym should aim to be at least 50% inclusive for those with special educational needs and disabilities.
The successful bidder will be required to supply and deliver the winning proposal, bringing in specialists as needed.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 30 January 2026
- 2 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45212222 - Gymnasium construction work
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 July 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
30 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documents are available free of charge at https://www.londontenders.org/
The Council reserve the right not to award any contract pursuant to this procurement exercise and/or to abandon this procurement exercise at any time and/or to award a contract for part of the services at it's sole discretion. The Council shall have no liability whatsoever to any applicant or tenderer as a result of its exercise of that discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs incurred by any applicant and/or tenderer before signature of any contract with the Council shall be incurred entirely at that applicant's/tenderer's risk.
The Council will observe a stand still period following the award of the contract and conduct itself in respect of any appeals in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Questions and Social Value | Quality Questions 50% Social Value 10% |
Quality | 60% |
| Lump sum tender price | Lump sum tender price |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-2673-MVYG
New Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road London
London
E1 1BJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government