Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d07-db6d-7054-9c86-73a123f60a5a/redevelopment-of-eyfs-outdoor-area closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Redevelopment of EYFS Outdoor Area [St Gilbert's Church of England Primary School](https://tendernation.io/buyers/st-gilberts-church-of-england-primary-school) Estimated value £30,000 Published 31 Jan 2025 Deadline Closed 14 Feb 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 1 Introduction 1.1 Company Background St Gilbert's Church of England Primary School (known as 'the School') is a standalone primary academy. Academy status was granted in January 2013. Located to the West of the historic town centre of Stamford, the school currently has 300 pupils form 4 - 11 years of age. The current school buildings were established in the early 1970's with a further addition at the beginning of the 2000's. 'The School' is currently rated 'Good' by OFSTED 1.2 Project Background The existing outdoor play area was installed circa 2008/9 and included: • Wet pour safe play surface throughout • Outdoor secure storage for resources • Activity areas and play equipment The equipment is now at the end of its economic life and 'the School' are looking to redesign the existing area with a space that is inviting and inspirational for the pupils in the Reception phase of the school 1.3 High Level Overview of Requirements Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the redevelopment of the Early Years outdoor play area . 1.4 Existing Provision The existing provision has the following equipment installed: • Wooden picket boundary fencing • Wet pour safe play surface throughout • Central climbing frame and slide • Sand pit • Mud pit with activity panels • Secure storage for outdoor resources • Raised bed planter • Covered activity area See appendix 1 for photographs of the existing provision To create and inviting and inspirational outdoor play area for use by pupils in the Early Years (Reception) phase. Key requirements are: • Removal/recycling of existing facilities including surfacing and timber structures • Ensuring compliant foundations for any new surfacing or structures • Design service to be completed in collaboration with 'the School' • Provision of equipment that will aid the physical development of all pupils • Provision of equipment that will encourage the joy of learning • Provision of equipment that enables creativity in play • Creative design that will enhance the natural world • A safe play surface and equipment compliant with BSEN1176 and BSEN1177 • Where possible, as much of the materials to be used are from recycled or sustainable sources • Provision of a full maintenance schedule • Use of qualified/registered installers • All contractors to be DBS checked Read full description ## CPV classification Construction materials and associated items Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7907bf0d-2abd-457f-8655-2bd3a5fce681) 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 St Gilbert's Church of England Primary School: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/st-gilberts-church-of-england-primary-school) [Sector More Construction materials & structures tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-materials) ## More tenders like this [Modular and portable buildings – Lieferung, Installation, Inbetriebnahme einer Recycling- und Sortierstation mit NIR-Technik, bestehend aus: Los 1: Sortierstation mit NIR-Technik, Los 3: Mechanische Recyclinganlage · Hochschule Niederrhein · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6742-71be-8cda-ad55d5cb484e/germany-modular-and-portable-buildings-lieferung-installation-inbetriebnah) [Pipes – Suministro de Tubería de Saneamiento, Para Proyecto Modificado No1 de Las Obras de Reordenación de La Infraestructura Hidráulica de La Huerta y Red de Saneamiento del Área Metropolitana de Valencia. Modificación de La Acequia de Favara y Sistema Interceptor de Pluviales en El Ámbito del Colector Oeste. Fase I (Valencia). · Empresa de Transformación Agraria S.A.,S.M.E., M.P., (TRAGSA) · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-74d3-72dc-a87a-f5024c437923/spain-pipes-suministro-de-tuberia-de-saneamiento-para-proyecto-modificado-n) [Cartons – fournitures de conservation · SCN Archives nationales · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-61aa-736d-b1b5-b65c4249b68d/france-cartons-fournitures-de-conservation) [Construction materials and associated items – fourniture de materiaux et materiels POUR LE centre technique municipal (batiment, voirie, PARC auto, espaces verts) et controles techniques reglementaires POUR vehicules · Mairie de Millau · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6495-71e8-ae4c-8d176d16894c/france-construction-materials-and-associated-items-fourniture-de-materiaux-e) [Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) – FOURNITURES D'ATELIERS · RESAH · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-72b1-720c-bda9-978cab93d879/france-construction-structures-and-materials-auxiliary-products-to-constructi) [Partitions – Prequalification Contract 2442 Laminate and steel plate doors and Contract 2431 System walls - The New Aker · Helse Sør-Øst RHF · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7df1-70ba-83da-fe73ffdd49ba/norway-partitions-prequalification-contract-2442-laminate-and-steel-plate-do)