Play Area Surfacing & Equipment (3 x sites), Blandford Forum, Dorset

A Contract Award Notice
by BLANDFORD FORUM TOWN COUNCIL

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
3.5 month
Value
£48K-£72K
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
12 Feb 2026
Delivery
09 Mar 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
Deadline
02 Feb 2026 12:00

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Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

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).

Award Detail

1 Ministry of Play (Cullompton)
  • Value: £61,938

CPV Codes

  • 37535200 - Playground equipment
  • 37535250 - Playground see saws
  • 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
  • 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

Please see Appendix A for location plans and images. Please see Appendix B for further information, including details of how to apply. Locations of each site with maps and images of the layout and equipment Appendix A - Locations and Images.pdf Appendix B has been updated with three amendments shown in red on pages 1-2 Appendix B - Instructions and information on the tendering procedures AMENDMENTS IN RED.pdf

Reference

  • BFTC Play Area Tender
  • CF 021f6d15-381a-40c0-9bd2-b012217a7083

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