Official UK procurement notice
Construction and Installation of Playground in Bathampton
Authority: Bathampton Parish Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionTo remove existing playground equipment and the supply, delivery and installation of new playground equipment, including site preparation, removal of existing surfacing and installation of new safety surfacing."
CPV: Outdoor sports equipment · Recreation installation
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Bathampton Parish Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified…CancelledPublished value£104,000
Bathampton Parish Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified playground contractor to remove existing playground equipment and surfacing and to design, supply, deliver and install a new children's playground, including site preparation, removal of existing surface, and installation of new safety surfacing. The project aims to create a safer, more inclusive, and engaging play space that meets the standards of the Association of Play Industries (API). This includes inclusive play equipment for a range of age groups, new safety-compliant surfacing, seating, access improvements, and compliance with relevant British Standards.
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Price
- Suitability
Suppliers must be legally registered to carry out construction and installation work in the UK.
Proof of registration with Companies House or relevant professional body may be required.
Compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015.
Suppliers must have experience delivering similar recreation or playground projects.
- Economic & financial standing
Proof of adequate insurance coverage: public liability insurance of at least £5 million and employer's liability insurance of at least £10 million.
- Technical & professional ability
Evidence of prior experience in playground installation, surfacing, or recreation facility construction.
Demonstration of ability to comply with British Standards for playground equipment and safety surfaces.
Availability of qualified staff and appropriate plant/equipment to deliver the works.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 11 Dec 2025, 12:31 GMT
- Last source update
- 22 Dec 2025, 14:07 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 19 Jan 2026 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-085435- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
The contractor must comply with all relevant UK health and safety and construction regulations.
Works must meet British Standards for playgrounds and safety surfacing (BS EN 1176, BS EN 1177).
Contractors must submit a full method statement and risk assessment prior to starting work.
All materials must be delivered, installed, and completed to the specifications in the procurement documents.
Site must be left clean and safe on completion of the works.
- Review procedure
Suppliers may contact Bathampton Parish Council regarding procurement procedures.
Publisher note: This was a prior notice only and no contact was awarded under this notice.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 16 Jan 2026
- Submission channel
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- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
22 Dec 2025 → 16 Jan 2026 · 2 dates- Notice published305 days ago22 Dec 2025, 14:07 GMT
- Submission deadline281 days ago16 Jan 2026
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to cancelled22 Dec 2025, 14:07 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast1 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- The High Court of Justice, Queen's Bench Division, Administrative CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.