Scope
Reference
988198243
Description
Cobtree Manor Park is managed as a public open space by the Cobtree Manor Estate Charity
Trust. The land is owned by The Cobtree Charity Trust Limited. The two charities work in
partnership with Maidstone Borough Council to manage the land and adjacent estate on a
1,000 year lease to MBC.
The current play area was installed in 2013 to encourage greater family use of the park. The
playspace has met the aims of that project and the site is now very popular with young families
visiting the play facilities, park and café.
In recent years a number of pieces of play equipment have been removed as they reached the
end of their lifespan and the play opportunities have been reduced. The remaining equipment
offers little opportunity for children with additional needs.
For the park to remain a popular outdoor destination for Maidstone and local residents, the
play facilities require replacing. The Trust have approved the complete replacement of the play
area with the desire to provide an inclusive playspace for children to play together.
Maidstone Borough Council is looking to appoint a provider with a proven record of designing,
supplying and installing robust play facilities suitable for an unsupervised public open space
environment.
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Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 January 2026 to 30 November 2026
- 10 months, 6 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Maidstone Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRT-5366-CGWY
Maidstone House, King Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government