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Published 9 Jun 2026, 17:13 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Playground improvement project · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Mere Town Council (Local council)

GoodsBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment (43)Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: South West (UKK)
Published estimate£100,000£120,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 20 Jul 2026
Contract term Ends 10 Oct 2026starts 1 Oct 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Mere Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced playground designers and contractors to submit a tender for the design, supply, installation and completion of improvement works to the Playground in Mere Recreation Ground Queens Road, Mere.

The Council is seeking a high-quality, durable playground scheme that enhances the existing well-used facility.

CPV: Landscaping work for playgrounds · Park and playground equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1SMEVCSEPublished value£100,000
Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 10 Oct 2026Value: £100,000 exc. VAT · £120,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: South WestEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
43325000 Park and playground equipment45112723 Landscaping work for playgrounds

What it takes to win
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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).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Assessment Criteria Criteria Weighting Quality of Design and Play Value 25% Accessibility and Inclusivity 15% Relevant Experience and References 10% Durability, Maintenance and Sustainability 10% Project Delivery and Programme 10% Health and Safety 5% Price and Value for Money 25% Total 100%

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
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
9 Jun 2026, 17:13 BST
Last source update
9 Jun 2026, 17:13 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-054469
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Landscaping work for playgroundsPark and playground equipment
Delivery area
South West (UKK)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b132 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
20 Jul 2026, 09:00 BST
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

To be submitted to Mere Town Council, Duchy Manor, Springfield Road, Mere BA12 6EW

Timeline

9 Jun 2026 → 1 Oct 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Tender notice published135 days ago
    9 Jun 2026, 17:13 BST
  2. Submission deadline94 days ago
    20 Jul 2026, 09:00 BST
  3. Contract starts22 days ago
    1 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    9 Jun 2026, 17:13 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Mere Town Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PBCG-7332-WCCV Duchy Manor, Springfield Road, Mere, South West, BA12 6EWContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender