Scope
Description
Sunningwell Parish Council is proposing to replace its playground equipment with the installation of new equipment, foundation and appropriate surfacing for younger children. The play area is intended to be used by children with ages ranging from toddler to 12 years old.
Experienced play area installers are invited to tender for the contract.
It is anticipated that construction work will be carried out in September 2026 with the playground ready for use in October 2026 at the latest. An earlier construction programme can be agreed with the Council if preferred by the contractor.
It is anticipated that construction work will be carried out in September 2026 with the playground ready for use in October 2026 at the latest. An earlier construction programme can be agreed with the Council if preferred by the contractor.
Please refer to the 'site information' section of this tender for the background information to the site.
A map of the location is attached on page 14.
The children's play area is located in a fenced off section within the cricket field.
All prices are to be net, excluding VAT.
Companies must be registered with the API (Association of Play Industries) to tender for this contract. Please supply a copy of current certificate for accreditation for the above membership plus details of any other relevant accreditations.
A timescale for commencing this project will be agreed between the Council and the chosen Contractor.
Tenders are required to submit a fixed price lump sum tender by 9th March 2026 by 17:30 to:
The Parish Clerk
Sunningwell Parish Council
Sunningwell Village Hall
Sunningwell
Abingdon OX13 6RD
Alternatively tenders can be submitted by email to clerk@sunningwell-pc.gov.uk by the same date.
Total value (estimated)
- £110,000 excluding VAT
- £132,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 37535100 - Swings
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment
- 37535291 - Wall climbing equipment
- 37535292 - Rope climbing equipment
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
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
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
9 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
A standard 0-5 scoring system will be used for the following categories:
Play Value 35%
Design Rationale 25%
Exclusivity 15%
Durability 15%
Program of works 5%
References 5%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Sunningwell Parish Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCNJ-2945-RQLP
Sunningwell Village Hall, Sunningwell
Abingdo
OX13 6RD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Katie Bennett
Email: clerk@sunningwell-pc.gov.uk
Website: https://sunningwell-pc.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government