Scope
Reference
DN788007
Description
Construction of a new inclusive playground at Shoeburyness East Beach. Works to include provision and installation of play equipment, pathways, ground finishes, fences and planting. Works to be undertaken in conjunction with the JCT Minor Works Contract with Design.
Total value (estimated)
- £530,000 excluding VAT
- £636,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 March 2026 to 14 August 2026
- 5 months, 6 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
Contract locations
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
19 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The tenders must be submitted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Instructions are in the Invitation to Tender.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The award criteria is set out in the invitation to tender and project specific questionnaire
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com
The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e-tender system where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in this opportunity (E-Tender Project ID: DN788007), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this project must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility.
Contracting authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDT-6566-GZNX
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex
Southend On Sea
ss2 6fa
United Kingdom
Email: paulahattin@southend.gov.uk
Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government