Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Seaton Valley Community Council seeks a contractor to design, supply and install a complete replacement inclusive playpark at the Welfare Park on Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, for children approximately aged 0-12. The fixed price must include removal of existing equipment, design and project management, groundworks and compliant safety surfacing, new metal perimeter fencing with accessible and maintenance gates, one accessible picnic table, at least two low-maintenance benches, signage, independent post-installation inspection and handover. Minimum play provision includes a substantial multi-play structure incorporating climbing, adventure and inclusive slide play; a four-bay swing set for different ages and abilities; an inclusive roundabout OR inclusive seesaw; and at least one further distinct inclusive feature. The Council particularly welcomes additional sensory play, a separate inclusive basket/net swing and other play features where affordable. The complete mandatory scheme must not exceed £115,000 excluding VAT. Optional enhancements may be separately priced.

How this is scored

Published by the buyer. A winning response is written to these weightings, not to the question.

• 25%qualityPlay value, equipment quality and age suitability
• 20%qualityInclusivity and accessibility
• 10%qualityDesign, layout and family facilities
• 10%qualityDurability, maintenance and whole-life value
• 5%qualityDelivery programme and project management
• 30%priceFixed tender price

How contested is this?

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Clarification questions by16 days ago

   21 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
2. Tender notice published16 days ago

   21 Oct 2026, 12:56 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 5 days

   11 Nov 2026, 12:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice14 Oct 2026, 13:37 BST097019-2026
2. Tender updated21 Oct 2026, 12:56 BST099460-2026

Documents

• TENDER PACK SVC-PP-003-2026 Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026 Contains: - Invitation to Tender with Specification - Procurement and Delivery Timetable - Supplier FAQs - Playpark Location - Draft Contract Particulars
• Summary of all clarification questions submitted by the deadline of 12 noon on 21 October 2026 including Council responses.
• Tender notice on Find a Tender