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# Play Equipment at Ladygrove Park, Didcot

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/play-equipment-at-ladygrove-park-didcot-ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ba). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Didcot Town Council: "Play Equipment at Ladygrove Park, Didcot". Published status: active. Published Value: £100,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Oct 2026, 16:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.didcot.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Didcot Town Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/didcot-town-council-GB-PPON-PLNG-4121-DHBG)
- **Published Value:** £100,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 23 October 2026 at 16:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Recreation installation
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/play-equipment-at-ladygrove-park-didcot-ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ba#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ba`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/play-equipment-at-ladygrove-park-didcot-ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ba#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [didcot.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.didcot.gov.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/play-equipment-at-ladygrove-park-didcot-ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ba#participate

## Description
Ladygrove Park is a well-used public open space located within the Ladygrove area of Didcot, comprising approximately 29 acres of accessible green space. The park provides a range of recreational facilities for residents and visitors, including:
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Extensive public open grassed areas
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Outdoor sports facilities
The project seeks to maximise the use of currently underutilised landscaped mounds within the play area to create an engaging, adventurous and inclusive play environment for children, primarily aimed at those aged between 5 and 11 years. Tenderers are encouraged to develop innovative design proposals that incorporate these existing landforms and create a cohesive play experience by linking the mounds where appropriate.
As part of the overall design, contractors should consider the relocation of the existing multi-play unit to higher ground within the play area. The current location is susceptible to seasonal flooding during the winter months, and proposals should demonstrate how relocating this equipment could improve its long-term usability and accessibility.
The Council invites tenderers to submit their own design concepts, making imaginative use of features such as, but not limited to:
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Tunnels
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Bridges
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Slides
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Climbing elements
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Accessible and inclusive play features
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Natural play opportunities
The proposed design should complement the existing playground while significantly enhancing the quality, variety and accessibility of the play experience. The Council wishes to create an attractive destination that encourages active, imaginative and inclusive play, supporting the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of children and young people.
The existing play equipment is over 25 years old and, whilst remaining serviceable, the Council is seeking to modernise the play provision to better meet the needs of the local community and to provide facilities comparable in quality to those available at Edmonds Park.
The available project budget is currently £40,000. The Council is actively seeking additional external funding and, if successful, anticipates increasing the total project value to approximately £100,000. Subject to successful funding, the anticipated allocation is:
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Approximately £80,000 for the design, supply and installation of new play equipment.
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Approximately £20,000 for the relocation of the existing multi-play unit and the possible installation of an accessible see-saw, utilising the existing accessible infrastructure where appropriate.
Tenderers should therefore identify which elements of their proposal could be delivered within the confirmed budget and which additional enhancements could be incorporated should further funding become available.
This project needs to ensure full compliance with all Playground Regulations - specifically EN1176, and BS7188 and EN1177 for surfacing.
Didcot Town Council prefer to work with companies who sources their equipment from the United Kingdom, so there are less issues ...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/play-equipment-at-ladygrove-park-didcot-ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ba)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45212140
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2027 to 01/08/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F086266-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-14T07:57:57.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T18:08:13.532Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ba