Scope
Reference
UKSPF-Willow Park
Description
Tender for the design, supply and installation of new play area at Willow Park, Aylestone Lane, Wigston. To include dismantling of existing equipment, retention and refurbishment of equipment to be retained and supply and installation of additional equipment including safety surfacing. The vision for the new play area is that it will create a space where children with special needs, sensory needs and those with mobility issues including wheelchair users can play and interact alongside all other children.
The attached tender document gives full details of the specification for the play area together with information on submitting a tender. The closing date for tenders is 5pm on Friday 29 August 2025. Site visits can be arranged by emailing procurement@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Total value (estimated)
- £65,000 excluding VAT
- £78,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
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
12 August 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions must be made to
procurement@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Attachments must be in PDF format ensuring the file size of each document does not exceed 10mb. Please upload all response documents separately and do not embed documents. Late submissions will be disregarded.
https//www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusivity | The vision for the new play area is that it will create a space that children with special needs, sensory needs and those with mobility issues, including wheelchair users can play and interact... |
Quality | 40% |
| Play value / play equipment | The Client will evaluate how closely the design matches the tender specification, the play value of each proposed item of new equipment, the range of play disciplines, age range, challenge and... |
Quality | 25% |
| Presentation | The score will be assessed against the submitted visual plans and the layout plans. Consideration will be given to how the new equipment is laid out, and the connectivity within the play space paying... |
Quality | 15% |
| Warranties and guarantees | The Client will evaluate the warranties and guarantees on each item of equipment, play area surfacing and materials used or component parts together with maintenance requirements and availability of... |
Quality | 10% |
| Case studies x 2 | Fully inclusive play area for a local authority client in a public park, over £50k in the last 2 years: 5 points Partly inclusive play area for a local authority client in a public park, under £50k... |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Oadby & Wigston Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCW-7793-MQWL
Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, Brocks Hill Council Offices, Washbrook Lane
Oadby
LE2 5JJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +441162888961
Email: procurement@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Website: https://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government