Official UK procurement notice
Stonelow play area refurbishment
Authority: Dronfield Town Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionDronfield Town Council is inviting quotations for the refurbishment of the Stonelow Play Area, located at the junction of Stonelow Road and Shireoaks Road in Dronfield, Derbyshire - What Three Words location - churn.swing.shops
The scope of the project includes:
- Design and layout planning
- Supply and installation of new playground equipment and structures
- Removal and disposal of existing equipment (excluding the stone climbing structure, which is to remain in situ)
- Site preparation and construction in accordance with the submitted design
There is potential to retain the existing swings, subject to assessment, but all other equipment excluding the stone climbing structure, must be removed and replaced.
It is anticipated that construction work will be carried out and completed between November 2025 and January 2026.
Dronfield Town Council currently manages and maintains ten playgrounds across the town. Stonelow is one of the smaller sites but is well-used by local schoolchildren, with two schools located nearby. The play area is fully enclosed and features a mix of equipment and a grassed section with several mature trees.
The budget for this project is £70,000 excluding VAT and £84,000 including VAT.
The Council's objective is to create a stimulating and inclusive play space that encourages exploration, risk-taking, and skill development. The new design should foster confidence, resilience, and learning through play, catering to children aged 3 to 12 years. Proposals must include equipment that is accessible to all children, including features specifically designed to support those with special educational needs (SEN).
Tender submissions should include:
- A visual design of the proposed playground
- A detailed specification of the equipment, including age suitability
- Information on accessibility and inclusive features
Dronfield Town Council intends to award the contract to a suitably qualified and experienced contractor capable of delivering a high-quality, inclusive play environment.
CPV: Construction work · Playground equipment
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Published value£70,000
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Lot awarding rule: Tenders will be evaluated by members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, with a recommendation made to full Council, before the Acceptance of Tender. A full breakdown of the Evaluation Criteria can be found in Appendix C of the Invitation to Tender document. Evaluation will focus on: • Design Quality, Accessibility & Inclusion • Compliance with Specification • Durability and Maintenance • Health & Safety Management • Programme of Work • Experience and References • Innovation and Added Value • Sustainability, Social Value & Waste Management
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
- 16 Jul 2025, 15:57 BST
- Last source update
- 16 Jul 2025, 15:57 BST
- Authority reference
Stonelow- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-040623- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-056095Find a Tender
- Reserved participation area
- K02000001
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 29 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
Michael Keys
Assistant Clerk
Dronfield Town Council
Civic Hall
Civic Centre
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 1PD
Timeline
16 Jul 2025 → 1 Nov 2025 · 4 dates- Tender notice published16 Jul 2025, 15:57 BST
- Clarification questions by29 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST
- Submission deadline5 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts355 days ago1 Nov 2025
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published16 Jul 2025, 15:57 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender