Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc9-d1ce-71a4-86c9-a32064a8b7bb/sunningwell-parish-council-playground-refurbishment closed GB open procedure Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs # Sunningwell Parish Council Playground Refurbishment [Sunningwell Parish Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sunningwell-parish-council) Estimated value £110,000 Published 20 Dec 2025 Deadline Closed 9 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs Only small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises can bid, so you are not competing with large firms. [PPN 005: reserving below-threshold procurements](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/reserved-for-smes-and-vcses) ## About this tender 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 by the same date. Read full description ## CPV classification Swings Playground equipment Playground swings Playground climbing apparatus Playground slides Playground tunnels Wall and rope climbing equipment Wall climbing equipment Rope climbing equipment Construction work of leisure facilities Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05f7e7-2025-12-20T09:21:42Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05f7e7-2025-12-20T09:21:42Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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