Scope
Description
Dronfield Town Council is inviting quotations for the refurbishment of the Stonelow Play Area, located at the junction of Stonelow Road and Shireoaks Road in Dronfield, Derbyshire - What Three Words location - churn.swing.shops
The scope of the project includes:
• Design and layout planning
• Supply and installation of new playground equipment and structures
• Removal and disposal of existing equipment (excluding the stone climbing structure, which is to remain in situ)
• Site preparation and construction in accordance with the submitted design
There is potential to retain the existing swings, subject to assessment, but all other equipment excluding the stone climbing structure, must be removed and replaced.
It is anticipated that construction work will be carried out and completed between November 2025 and January 2026.
Dronfield Town Council currently manages and maintains ten playgrounds across the town. Stonelow is one of the smaller sites but is well-used by local schoolchildren, with two schools located nearby. The play area is fully enclosed and features a mix of equipment and a grassed section with several mature trees.
The budget for this project is £70,000 excluding VAT and £84,000 including VAT.
The Council's objective is to create a stimulating and inclusive play space that encourages exploration, risk-taking, and skill development. The new design should foster confidence, resilience, and learning through play, catering to children aged 3 to 12 years. Proposals must include equipment that is accessible to all children, including features specifically designed to support those with special educational needs (SEN).
Tender submissions should include:
• A visual design of the proposed playground
• A detailed specification of the equipment, including age suitability
• Information on accessibility and inclusive features
Dronfield Town Council intends to award the contract to a suitably qualified and experienced contractor capable of delivering a high-quality, inclusive play environment.
Contract 1. Stonelow play area refurbishment
Supplier
Contract value
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 30 January 2026
- 2 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
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)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED
- Companies House: 00603152
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDWX-4294-HVBN
Digby Street
Kettering
NN16 8YJ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@wicksteed.co.uk
Website: http://wicksteed.co.uk
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Stonelow play area refurbishment
Contracting authority
Dronfield Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQQ-5436-GVVJ
Civic Hall, Civic Centre
Dronfield
S18 1PD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michael Keys
Telephone: 01246 418573
Email: michael.keys@dronfield.gov.uk
Website: http://www.dronfield.gov.uk
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government