Construction Contract Leads
North East
Category Goods
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 3rd Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-069d2a |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Park and playground equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £64,000 |
North East
Category Goods
Type
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 3rd Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-069d2a |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Park and playground equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £64,000 |
Changes to notice
This notice has been edited. The previous version is still available.
Due to issues with arranging onsite visits, arising from unforeseen commitments, the deadline for interested parties to tender their submissions has been extended from the 30th of June to the 31st of July, thereby allowing sufficient time for them to produced their design proposals.
Scope
Reference
WPF2026 Stage 1
Description
The Wells-next-the-Sea children's playground is on Beach Road beside the Quay.
It has been a playground for at least 65 years and has established equipment added to over the years. This has been well maintained and is not going to be replaced.
The Council now has £80,000 to add to the facility. Our focus is provision for under 5s and inclusivity.
We have run a survey with our schools and their wish list is
1) Swing Set - two inclusive swings seats and one parent and toddler swing seat
2) An inclusive trampoline
3) An inclusive roundabout
4) A toddler activity house
5) A toddler music activity
We also need to include a suitable pathway to the new equipment for buggies and wheelchairs and the correct surfaces under the equipment.
Consideration of the fact that this playground is next to the sea needs to influence the choice of materials used to make the equipment.
We are looking for a contractor who would supply and install the equipment, make ready and make good the surfaces and pathways, and remove any unwanted materials resulting from necessary groundworks associated with the project.
We are hoping to start the project at the beginning of September 2026, with ground broken by the 30th.
We would be happy to show any prospective contactor around the site.
We are hoping to follow this with a phase 2 playground development in 2028.
Total value (estimated)
- £64,000 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 September 2026 to 31 December 2026
- 3 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
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)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 June 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
31 July 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Wells Town Council
Wells Community Hospital
Mill Road
Wells-next-the-sea
NR23 1RF
clerk [at] wellstowncouncil.gov.uk
01328710564
https://www.wellstc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 September 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Order of importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusivity | We want to make our playground inclusive for all abilities. We are looking for exciting equipment which fits the choices already made by the local children and particularly addresses this criteria. | Quality | 1 |
| Future Maintenance Costs | We are looking for equipment which will survive in the harsh conditions of salt and wind - next to the harbour. | Cost | 2 |
Other information
Payment terms
Payment made within 30 days for valid undisputed invoices.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Wells-next-the-Sea Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBJ-5149-YTGW
Wells-next-the-Sea Town Council, Wells Community Hospital, Mill Road,
Wells-next-the-Sea,
NR23 1RF
United Kingdom
Email: clerk [at] wellstowncouncil.gov.uk
Region: UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government