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East Midlands
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 15th May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-065fb4 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Landscaping work for playgrounds |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £300,000 |
East Midlands
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 15th May 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-065fb4 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Landscaping work for playgrounds |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £300,000 |
Scope
Reference
V4SDDC047 / DN815976
Description
South Derbyshire District Council is seeking designs and proposals for the delivery of a bespoke, high quality and inclusive woodland themed play area at Rosliston Forestry Centre. The project replaces the existing equipment, excluding the popular play tractor and aims to create a unique destination-standard facility aligned with the National Forest setting.
The supplier will be required to deliver a full design-and-build service, including:
• Removal and disposal of existing play equipment (tractor retained unless a similar themed item with similar play value is proposed).
• Design of a new bespoke woodland themed play area.
• Âé¶¹Éç, installation and commissioning of all new equipment.
• Provision of all safety surfacing, hard and soft landscaping, footpaths and fencing.
• Integration with the surrounding landscape, ensuring links to the picnic area and Sparrowhawk feature.
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 24 November 2026
- 2 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 34928200 - Fences
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45212140 - Recreation installation
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
The full conditions of participation are set out in detail within the tender documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
The full conditions of participation are set out in detail within the tender documentation.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 May 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 June 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price - 20% | Price |
| Technical, Social Value & Quality Requirements (Non-Price) | Technical, Social Value & Quality Requirements (Non-Price) - 80% | Quality |
Weighting description
Technical, Social Value & Quality Requirements (Non-Price) - 80%
Price - 20%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
All tender documentation is available through the ProContract link
Contracting authority
South Derbyshire District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGHH-1324-DTXT
Civic Offices, Civic Way
Swadlincote
DE11 0AH
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement [at] southderbyshire.gov.uk
Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
