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Dronfield Town Council

Stonelow play area refurbishment

ConstructionCPV 45000000
Value£70k
Deadline5 Sept 2025
Published16 Jul 2025
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 16 Jul 2025ClosedCloses 5 Sept 2025
Who to contact
Michael Keys
michael.keys@dronfield.gov.uk
01246 418573

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

How to submit

Michael Keys Assistant Clerk Dronfield Town Council Civic Hall Civic Centre Dronfield Derbyshire S18 1PD

The submission route named on the official notice.

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£70ktotal contract value
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this tender£0£6.5m

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The brief

Dronfield Town Council is inviting quotations for the refurbishment of the Stonelow Play Area, located at the junction of Stonelow Road and Shireoaks Road in Dronfield, Derbyshire - What Three Words location - churn.swing.shops The scope of the project includes: • Design and layout planning • Supply and installation of new playground equipment and structures • Removal and disposal of existing equipment (excluding the stone climbing structure, which is to remain in situ) • Site preparation and construction in accordance with the submitted design There is potential to retain the existing swings, subject to assessment, but all other equipment excluding the stone climbing structure, must be removed and replaced.

It is anticipated that construction work will be carried out and completed between November 2025 and January 2026.

Dronfield Town Council currently manages and maintains ten playgrounds across the town.

Stonelow is one of the smaller sites but is well-used by local schoolchildren, with two schools located nearby.

The play area is fully enclosed and features a mix of equipment and a grassed section with several mature trees.

The budget for this project is £70,000 excluding VAT and £84,000 including VAT.

The Council's objective is to create a stimulating and inclusive play space that encourages exploration, risk-taking, and skill development.

The new design should foster confidence, resilience, and learning through play, catering to children aged 3 to 12 years.

Proposals must include equipment that is accessible to all children, including features specifically designed to support those with special educational needs (SEN).

Tender submissions should include: • A visual design of the proposed playground • A detailed specification of the equipment, including age suitability • Information on accessibility and inclusive features Dronfield Town Council intends to award the contract to a suitably qualified and experienced contractor capable of delivering a high-quality, inclusive play environment.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

Supply and installation of new playground equipment

Supply and installation of new playground equipment and structures.

02

There is potential to retain the existing

There is potential to retain the existing swings, subject to assessment, but all other equipment excluding the stone climbing structure, must be removed and replaced.

03

The new design should foster confidence, resilience

The new design should foster confidence, resilience, and learning through play, catering to children aged 3 to 12 years.

04

Proposals must include equipment that is accessible

Proposals must include equipment that is accessible to all children, including features specifically designed to support those with special educational needs (SEN).

05

Tender submissions should include

Tender submissions should include:.

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Stage
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