Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4e-51d9-704f-8c3d-bb97880de62b/thanet-playground-improvement closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Thanet Playground Improvement [Thanet District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thanet-district-council) Estimated value £180,000 Published 30 Apr 2020 Deadline Closed 1 Jun 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Thanet Council has an obligation to deliver playground replacements in Broadstairs through section 106 Planning agreements. Technical Services were instructed to deliver this project in November 2019 for delivery in Spring/Summer 2020. This was due to dilapidation of existing equipment, and reports of non compliance. Playground equipment at Pierremont Park, St Peters Rec. and Vincent Close is very old and non compliant with current standards. The existing playground at Warre Recreation ground, Ramsgate, has received funding from the Fire Service to relocate due to it not being easily accessible since construction of the new fire station. The existing equipment is not old and perfectly serviceable. The outdoor fitness equipment proposed for Memorial Recreation Ground aims to encourage healthy and social activity in the community, improving wellbeing. The proposed form of Contract is NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract The Contract is anticipated to commence upon June/early July 2020 for a duration of 7 Weeks. Important Information: All procurement documents are available via the Kent Business Portal [org.uk](https://www.kentbusinessportal@org.uk) for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 1400hrs on 24th May 2020. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 1400hrs on 1st June 2020 Read full description ## CPV classification Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f6a7483e-74d2-46b5-bc2b-3e7486b24096) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Thanet District Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/thanet-district-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction) [Boiler Replacement Programme · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9933-7015-97a0-37aa8d57c009/boiler-replacement-programme) [Construction of the Chiropractic Car Park, Treforest Campus · University of South Wales · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-a995-70e5-b8b1-7c6a14e2e878/construction-of-the-chiropractic-car-park-treforest-campus) [Boiler chemical and Softener Services · Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1539a-d092-736b-88d2-6bdc251cddb6/boiler-chemical-and-softener-services)