Construction Contract Leads
South West
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 27th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06d49b |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Landscaping work for parks |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £200,000 |
South West
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 27th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06d49b |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Landscaping work for parks |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £200,000 |
Scope
Description
Glastonbury Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced playground designers, manufacturers and contractors to submit proposals for the design, supply and installation of a new destination play area at Abbey Park, Glastonbury.
This redevelopment is part of a wider long-term project to improve play provision across the entire town in the 10 play parks that Glastonbury Town Council operate.
The Council wishes to replace and enhance the existing play provision with a high-quality play environment that reflects the unique heritage, mythology and landscape of Glastonbury while offering exceptional opportunities for inclusive play.
The successful contractor shall provide a complete turnkey solution from design development through to final handover and certification.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 November 2026 to 13 April 2027
- 5 months, 5 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Options for the removal, re-siting, and installation of some existing equipment is invited as part of the works.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
- 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45212140 - Recreation installation
Contract locations
- UKK23 - Somerset
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
1 September 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://glastonbury.gov.uk/news/invitation-to-tender-and-specification-for-abbey-park/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Community Consultation Results | Quality | 30% |
| Design Quality and Understanding of Brief | Quality | 30% |
| Inclusion and Accessibility | Quality | 15% |
| Play Value | Quality | 15% |
| Value for Money | Price | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://glastonbury.gov.uk/news/invitation-to-tender-and-specification-for-abbey-park
260727 Abbey Park Invitation to Tender and Specification.pdf
Contracting authority
Glastonbury Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZMG-3172-HLMT
Town Hall, Magdalene Street
GLASTONBURY
BA6 9EL
United Kingdom
Email: assistantclerk [at] glastonbury.gov.uk
Website: http://www.glastonbury.gov.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government