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Published 2 Sept 2026, 11:40 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Playgrounds on Communal Estates

Official notice

Authority: London Borough of Sutton (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£350,000£420,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 22 Sept 2026
Contract term 8 moends 6 Sept 2027 · starts 7 Jan 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP), managing properties on behalf of the London Borough of Sutton, seeks to appoint a specialist Playground Design and Build Contractor to design, supply, and install inclusive and accessible play areas at four communal housing estates in the borough.

The works will transform underused green spaces and outdated play areas into modern, stimulating, and inclusive play environments that meet the needs of children aged 2-12, including those with disabilities or additional needs.

Overview of the Authority's requirement

The Authority is looking for a Contractor to:

Design and construct safe, inclusive, and accessible play areas.

Ensure a minimum of 20% of play equipment is adapted or designed for children with disabilities.

Deliver high-quality play value encouraging physical activity, creativity, and social interaction.

Ensure all installations are durable, low maintenance, and compliant with relevant standards.

Deliver all works within agreed timescales and budget.

CPV: Landscaping work for playgrounds

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 8 moSMEVCSEPublished value£350,000
Contract period: 7 Jan 2027 – 6 Sept 2027 (8 mo)Value: £350,000 exc. VAT · £420,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: LondonEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)1
  • Condition of participation

    Please see the tender documents for more information.

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: The detailed award criteria is available in the tender documentation which is available from the London Tender Portal (https://www.londontenders.org/) Reference DN827402. The weighting are 60% Quality and 40% Price.

Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation

    Please see the tender documents for more information.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
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
2 Sept 2026, 11:40 BST
Last source update
2 Sept 2026, 11:40 BST
Authority reference
DN827402
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-082990
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Landscaping work for playgrounds
Delivery area
London (UKI63)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f03d Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: London Tenders Portal
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Submission deadline
22 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Tender must be submitted via the Authorities e-procurement system. Access is via the London Tender Portal (www.londontenders.org ↗) Reference DN827402 by the published deadline.

Timeline

2 Sept 2026 → 7 Jan 2027 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published54 days ago
    2 Sept 2026, 11:40 BST
  2. Clarification questions by45 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline34 days ago
    22 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Today
    25 Oct 2026
  5. Contract startsin 73 days
    7 Jan 2027

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    2 Sept 2026, 11:40 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

London Borough of Sutton

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PJMC-1445-VCVG Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, London, SM1 1EAContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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