Scope
Description
Cranbrook Town Council owns and is responsible for the management and maintenance of the St Martin's play area in Cranbrook. The play area includes a neighbourhood as well as a local equipped area of play (NEAP and LEAP) and was originally installed in 2014. Sadly, some of the timber play equipment has reached the end of its life already and the Council has concerns regarding the original preparation of the underlying ground and the original installation of the safety surfacing which displays evidence of erosion below the surfacing.
The St Martin's play area currently has the highest footfall among the Town Council's play areas and is attractive to families who attend the adjacent primary school, among other users.
The Council's vision very much is to create a flagship play area which creates a "wow effect" for local residents and visitors.
The Council is looking to appoint a preferred supplier for the goods and works as set out in the invitation to tender document.
Total value (estimated)
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026
- 3 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
25 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Please refer to section 9 in the invitation to tender document regarding the evaluation criteria and their weighting.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Item No. 08 - Tender Document - St Martin's Play Area.pdf
Invitation to Tender Document
Tender Submission Form - St Martin's NEAP and LEAP.docx
Tender Submission Form
Contracting authority
Cranbrook Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJL-9849-MLBG
Younghayes Centre, 169 Younghayes Road
Cranbrook
EX5 7DR
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government