Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bda-a79e-705e-966a-c18bb1daeb9c/play-park-renovations-2026 closed GB open procedure Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs # Play park renovations 2026 [Stratton St Margaret Parish Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/stratton-st-margaret-parish-council) Estimated value £60,000 Published 7 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 8 May 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) - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Total budget: Up to £60k Opening: 8th April 2026 ### Closing: 8th May 2026 Shortlisting at Open Spaces Committee: 3rd June 2026 Decision at Full Council: 1st July 2026 Tender submission: Please submit all tenders via email to Completion deadline: Project completion August 2026. Important information: SPARE PARTS NEED TO BE READILY AVALIABLE IN THE UK. Roundabout replacement Dorcan: Location: Dorcan Way Playpark, Swindon, SN3 3FJ What3words: ///toolbar.quench.albums Size: 7.5 x 7.5m. Outline of works: Replace the wet pour in black. Remove roundabout. Replace with a raised ground roundabout. Metal, low maintenance. Site specific: Roundabout currently sits in water due to high groundwater level at this site over the winter months. Will need some remedial works to install a raised ground roundabout. No facilities on site but next to a fuel station. Grading: Price/ availability of spares/ ease of maintenance Roundabout replacement at Grange: Location: Grange Playpark (Behind Grange Community Centre), Grange Dr, Swindon SN3 4JY What3words: ///heavy.bother.offstage ### Size: 7.5x7.5m Outline of works: Replace/repair the wet pour in black. Remove roundabout. Replace with accessible roundabout. Metal, low maintenance. Site specific: Access via the Grange community centre carpark. Facilities at the council depot on site. Grading: Price/ availability of spares/ ease of maintenance New equipment at Grange: Location: Grange Playpark (Behind Grange Community Centre), Grange Dr, Swindon SN3 4JY What3words: ///heavy.bother.offstage ### Size: 10x8m Outline of works: New piece of equipment. Different to current equipment. Woodland themed. On grass matting. Noise conscious. Not overbearing to neighbouring property. Wood or metal. ### Age: Junior Site specific: Access via the Grange community centre carpark. Facilities at the council depot on site. Area has a number of mature trees to be mindful of. Grading: Price/ play value/ availability of spares/ ease of maintenance New equipment at Sywell Road: Location: Coleview Playpark, Swindon SN3 4BQ What3words: ///bakers.reverted.presses ### Size: 10x8m Outline of works: Area 10x8m, sloped. Low equipment to avoid overlooking neighbouring properties. Possible a trim trail or something similar. Metal preferred. On grass matting. ### Age: Junior Site specific: No facilities. Access tight from Sywell Road. Residential. Site has slope up towards the centre of the park. Grading: Price/ play value/ availability of spares/ ease of maintenance Read full description ## CPV classification Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements Park and playground equipment Flatwork for children's play area Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-067d30-2026-04-07T15:13:51+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-067d30-2026-04-07T15:13:51+01:00) 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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