Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-c101-703e-9b18-130003bb1ef2/play-area-surfacing-equipment-3-x-sites-blandford-forum-dorset awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Play Area Surfacing & Equipment (3 x sites), Blandford Forum, Dorset [Blandford Forum Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/blandford-forum-town-council) Estimated value £48,000 to £72,000 Published 12 Dec 2025 Deadline Closed 2 Feb 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The Town Council is seeking tenders for works to be carried out at the following three play area sites. Langton Play Area (on-street parking): • Replacement Surfacing under the following items of play equipment: Toddler Swing, Spring Rocker & Multi-Play Tower Unit (NB: basket swing removed from this). • Removal and disposal of existing edgings • Removal and disposal of existing surface • Regrade of subbase level and compact • Supply and install new surfacing • Supply and install new wear pads under swing seats • Large Multipurpose play equipment - Replace Grass Mats with new. Replacement Equipment: • Removal and disposal of existing balance bar (part of the fitness trail), and installation of new. Larksmead Play Area (parking on site): • Replacement Surfacing under the following items of play equipment: Toddler Swing and Basket Swing Set, Spinner, Sit-On Spinner, Junior Swing and See-Saw. Please note this does not include two items of equipment (tower unit and springer with darker surfacing shown in an accompanying document at Appendix A). • Removal and disposal of existing edgings • Removal and disposal of existing surface • Regrade of subbase level and compact • Supply and install new surfacing • Supply and install new wear pads under swing seats Replacement Equipment: • Removal and disposal of existing Seesaw and installation of new Seesaw. • Removal and disposal of existing quad springer and installation of new similar multi-user unit. • Removal and disposal of existing flat swing seats x 2 and replaced with new. • Replacement of cradle swing x 1 (including seat, shackles and chains, but not frame). Park Road Play Area (parking on site): • Replacement Surfacing under the following items of play equipment: Toddler Swings, Spinning Bowl, Springer and New Multi Play unit. • Removal and disposal of existing edgings • Removal and disposal of existing surface • Regrade of subbase level and compact • Supply and install new surfacing • Supply and install new wear pads under swing seats Replacement Equipment: • Removal and disposal of existing Tower Multi-Play Unit, to be replaced by a similar unit. • Replacement of existing cradle swing with new (including seat, shackles and chains, but not frame). Please see Appendix A for location plans and images. Please see Appendix B for further information, including details of how to apply. Read full description ## CPV classification Playground equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/322bcd29-dfd1-4b92-a1bf-26f0feab277c) 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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