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Published 24 Mar 2026, 12:55 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Quotation for Brickhouse Open Space

Official notice

Authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (Central government)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate£25,000≈ £27k / year · £30,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 15 Apr 2026
Contract term 11 moends 31 Mar 2027 · starts 11 May 2026
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

Sandwell MBC (" The Council") wishes to Invite qualified and experienced contractors to participate in a quotation exercise for the works in Brickhouse Open space

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Sandwell MBC (" The Council") wishes to Invite qualified and experienced contractors to participate in a quotation exercise for the works in Brickhouse Open space

  • Refurbish old play areas and associated surfaces, equipment, fence etc.
  • Undertake hard and soft landscaping in the areas of the old play areas.
  • Undertake hard and soft landscaping for the installation of new play equipment and safety surfaces etc.
  • Supply & install new Play / Gym equipment as per specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards.
  • Supply & install safety surface to comply with specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards.
  • Undertake all associated specified works including, fencing, painting etc

CPV: Repair work on recreational areas

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 11 moSMEVCSEPublished value£25,000
Contract period: 11 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (11 mo)Value: £25,000 exc. VAT · £30,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: West MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible

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: 60% Price 40% Quality

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
24 Mar 2026, 12:55 GMT
Last source update
25 Mar 2026, 13:23 GMT
Authority reference
GS174
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-026792
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Repair work on recreational areas
Delivery area
West Midlands (UKG37)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672b0 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
Submission deadline
15 Apr 2026, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
3 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

24 Mar 2026 → 11 May 2026 · 5 dates
  1. Tender notice published222 days ago
    24 Mar 2026, 12:55 GMT
  2. Latest notice published221 days ago
    25 Mar 2026, 13:23 GMT
  3. Clarification questions by212 days ago
    3 Apr 2026, 17:00 BST
  4. Submission deadline200 days ago
    15 Apr 2026, 15:00 BST
  5. Contract starts174 days ago
    11 May 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 24 Mar 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    24 Mar 2026, 12:55 GMT
    UK4
  2. Tender notice published
    25 Mar 2026, 13:23 GMT
    UK4
  3. Deadline moved to 15 Apr 2026, 15:00 BST
    25 Mar 2026, 13:23 GMT
    +7 days · was 8 Apr 2026, 15:00 BST
Published amendments (1)

dates changed due to delay in publishing

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PJHD-8764-YRJJ Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 3DEContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender