Scope
Description
Shifnal Town Council (The Employer) is seeking a suitably qualified company (The Contractor) to design and build 1 no. new build teenage play area & to refurbish 3 nos. play areas at the following locations.
1. New teenage play area at Wheatfield Drive, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8HU
2. Refurbish the toddler play area at Wheatfield Drive, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8HU
3. Refurbish the primary play area at Curriers Lane, Shifnal, TF11 8EJ
4. Refurbish the play area at Jubilee Park, Dyas Close, Shifnal, TF11 9BA
The aim is to create free, updated facilities at our 3 parks in Shifnal for residents to enjoy with a range of equipment to be used all year round.
Total value (estimated)
- £320,000 excluding VAT
- £384,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
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
3 November 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
5 December 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The above documentation should be submitted to Shifnal Town Council by the date
shown as a sealed bid. All envelopes should be marked in the top left
corner "Play Areas Tender Documentation - Sealed Tender".
Address:
Shifnal Town Council
Shifnal Community Hub
Tudor Way
Shifnal
TF11 8DJ
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Design, Presentation and Quotation | Quality | 50% |
| Scoring will be made according to the overall cost of the design, assuming the minimum specifications of the brief are met. | Price | 20% |
| Confirm how your company manages supply chains in relation to meeting time frames, quality control, health and safety and assess their performance and output. | Quality | 10% |
| Outline details of how you may 'Value Engineer' the initial design or during construction by consulting with the Installation Team, Employer and/or Consultant in relation to potential time or cost... |
Cost | 10% |
| Outline details of the experience and qualifications in terms of the company, employees and sub-contractors that will be involved in delivering this project. Provide specific detail on individual... |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
APPENDIX 1 - FORM OF CONTRACT .pdf
APPENDIX 2 WARRANTY AND REFERENCE INFORMATION .pdf
APPENDIX 3 - Public Consultation Compilied Results.pdf
Appendix 4 - Design Brief and General Specification.pdf
Main Tender Document - Draft Parks - Final.pdf
Contracting authority
Shifnal Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYZX-5164-PHTG
Shifnal Community Hub, Tudor Way
Shifnal
TF11 8DJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government