Wootton Parish Council - Provision and Installation of Two New Play Areas
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
Written tenders are to be received by 12 noon on the Friday 2nd October 2026 Tenders are to be submitted in writing, with the design to be printed on A2 paper in a sealed envelope, marked "Playground Tender Submission - Wootton Parish Council" addressed to: Mrs A Reynolds Parish Clerk Wootton Parish Council Wootton Community & Sports Centre Curtlee Hill Wootton NN7 6ED Late submissions may not be considered. Prospective companies and businesses are prohibited from contacting councillors or staff to encourage or support their tender.
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This sits in the upper-middle of the Construction band — a substantial contract for the sector. Based on 64,002 valued Construction tenders in our corpus.
Wootton Parish Council has published 4 Construction notices, about every 15 months. On that rhythm the next one is expected around November 2027.
Wootton Parish Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the design, supply and installation of two new children's play areas within the Parish.
The procurement comprises two lots: Lot 1 - removal of the existing playground and installation of a new playground at Wootton Recreation Ground, with an estimated value of £100,000 excluding VAT; and Lot 2 - supply and installation of a new playground at Simpson Manor Memorial Ground, with an estimated value of £60,000 excluding VAT.
Tenderers may submit a tender for either one lot or both lots.
The works include design, supply and installation of playground equipment and associated safety surfacing and, for Lot 1, removal and disposal of the existing playground equipment and associated materials and provision of perimeter fencing.
The playgrounds must provide inclusive and accessible play opportunities and comply with all relevant standards, including BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177.
Further requirements are set out in the tender documentation.
What the notice asks for
Supply and installation of a new playground
supply and installation of a new playground at Simpson Manor Memorial Ground, with an estimated value of £60,000 excluding VAT.
The works include design, supply and installation
The works include design, supply and installation of playground equipment and associated safety surfacing and, for Lot 1, removal and disposal of the existing playground equipment and associated materials and provision of perimeter fencing.
The playgrounds must provide inclusive and accessible
The playgrounds must provide inclusive and accessible play opportunities and comply with all relevant standards, including BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177.
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What this notice demands of you
1 named in obligation language, 0 mentioned. Each one is quoted from the notice.
The playgrounds must provide inclusive and accessible play opportunities and comply with all relevant standards, including BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177.
Matched against the notice text, so this is a floor — the tender pack will demand things the notice never mentions. “Says must” means the quoted sentence itself used obligation language; anything ambiguous is left as a mention.
What it takes to bid this
Typical UK bid effort for the £100k–£1m band — an estimate, not a quote.
Qualify & bid/no-bid ~10% · SQ / PQQ ~20% · Written response ~55% · Review & presentation ~15%
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- Hold at bidFinancial standing (accounts, often ~2× contract value turnover)
- Hold at bidInsurance cover (PL / EL, often PI)
- Show at bidSocial value commitments
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