Scope
Reference
VP 12/25
Description
Malvern Town Council is looking to appoint a company to provide play equipment to improve and enhance the play area at Victoria Park, Malvern
Design proposals are invited and should include the following.
1) New equipment within existing Play Area
Following a recent public consultation, the survey results produced an overview of what items of equipment would like to see in the play area: -
• In-ground trampoline
• Large multi-use climbing frame with slide
• Climbing wall/structure/Net Climbers/Fireman poles
• See Saw
• Clatter Bridge
• Accessible wheelchair ramps, swings and roundabouts
• Accessible picnic tables and seating
• Interactive learning equipment (ABACUS, Cogs, Ball maze)
This is a sample of what the public would like to see. It is not exhaustive and other suitable and dynamic ideas are invited.
Please find attached to the tender document a copy of the Victoria Park Consultation survey results.
It is envisaged that this part of the tender will cost a maximum of £160,000.
2) New equipment to be sited immediately adjacent to the south of the existing play area
To supply and install one large wooden climbing frame and trim trail.
It is envisaged that this part of the tender will cost in the region of £40,000.
3) Play Area Equipment which is to remain within the park area is as follows:
• Toddler Play Area
• Large Swing Set
• Small Swing Set
• Zip Wire
The tender price to also include
• Removal of existing equipment and deteriorated rubber safety surfacing.
• Installation of new rubber safety surfacing where required.
• All arisings to be cleared off site.
• Areas must be Heras fenced off during works.
Safety surface:
• The use of rubber grass matting and wet pour is acceptable dependent on the siting of the play equipment.
Maximum Budget £200,000
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 March 2026 to 30 June 2026
- 3 months, 17 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
16 January 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender deadline is 1pm on Friday 16 January 2026. Any tenders received after this time will not be considered.
All tenders should be marked for the attention of Charles Porter, Operations Manager and sent by email to Linda Blake, Town Clerk, lblake@malvern-tc.org.uk or by post to Malvern Town Council, Community Hub, Victoria Park Road, Malvern, WR14 2JY
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Tenders will be evaluated as follows:
• Price: 40%
• Play and learning value: 35%
• Quality and sustainability value: 15%
• Inclusivity 10%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Malvern Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDGT-1537-PMDH
Community Hub
Malvern
WR14 2JY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Linda Blake
Email: townclerk@malvern-tc.org.uk
Website: https://www.malverntowncouncil.org/
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government