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Landscape Architect to Redevelop the Water Play Facility at Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury

Thornbury Town Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 05:48.

Opportunity overview

Thornbury Town Council is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Landscape Architect to lead the design and development of a unique outdoor water play area. This project will transform the splashpad and stream into an engaging, safe, environmentally friendly water play area for the community for years to come. This project is part of the Council's Capital Strategy and aims to deliver an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable space for community use.

Classification

  • CPV71420000 — Landscape architectural services

Lots

  • Thornbury Town Council is seeking a Landscape Institute Registered Practice (or similar) with experience of delivering public realm projects using RIBA plans of work to support, where necessary the careful deconstruction of the previous splashpad, services and features and delivery of an engaging, safe, and sustainable water play area that encourages exploration, sensory interaction, and connection with the natural environment. The successful tenderer will be expected to support the project through RIBA Stages 0-7.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
2025/S 000-039760
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
18 Aug 2025, 14:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
18 Aug 2025, 14:00

Tender Period

Ends
18 Aug 2025, 09:00

Classification

Id
71420000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Landscape architectural services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
1

Type

document

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
• 3-5 years of professional experience in landscape architecture. • Proven expertise in designing children's play environments or nature-based public spaces. • Experience in projects involving water management or natural hydrology. Preferred Skills and Knowledge : • Project Management and Coordination: Ability to oversee the project from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget. • Quantity Surveying/Cost Consultancy: Expertise in cost estimation and budget management to ensure financial viability. • Planting Design: Knowledge of ecological planting for biodiversity enhancement and child-safe environments. • Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS): Understanding of SuDS principles to integrate water management into the design. • Natural Play Principles: Experience in creating play spaces that encourage exploration and interaction with natural elements. Page 2 of 6 • Community Engagement: Proven ability to conduct public consultations and incorporate community feedback into design proposals. • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Experience working with principal authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive project outcomes. • Building with Nature Standards: In principle Thornbury Town Council support the aims and objectives of the standards and, depending upon cost, would consider engaging with the accreditation [https://www.buildingwithnature.org.uk/]

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Thornbury Town Council is seeking a Landscape Institute Registered Practice (or similar) with experience of delivering public realm projects using RIBA plans of work to support, where necessary the careful deconstruction of the previous splashpad, services and features and delivery of an engaging, safe, and sustainable water play area that encourages exploration, sensory interaction, and connection with the natural environment. The successful tenderer will be expected to support the project through RIBA Stages 0-7.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Contract period

Ends
1 May 2027, 23:59
Starts
15 Sept 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Electronic Catalogue Policy
required

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Mundy Playing Fields, Kington Lane, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Entry 10
Region
UKC
Entry 11
Region
UKD
Entry 12
Region
UKE
Entry 13
Region
UKF
Entry 14
Region
UKG
Entry 15
Region
UKH
Entry 16
Region
UKI
Entry 17
Region
UKJ
Entry 18
Region
UKK

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-154452
Name
Thornbury Town Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK12
Locality
Thornbury
Postal Code
BS352AR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Town Hall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Thornbury Town Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Hannah Bowden
Telephone
+44 1454412103
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-154453
Name
Thornbury Town Council

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Thornbury
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Thornbury Town Council
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-160451
Name
Thornbury Town Council

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Thornbury
Postal Code
BS35 2AR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Town Hall

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Thornbury Town Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1454412103

Award information

Award 1
Id
055578-2025-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Thornbury · UKK12 · BS352AR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC
  • Delivery location · UKD
  • Delivery location · UKE
  • Delivery location · UKF
  • Delivery location · UKG
  • Delivery location · UKH
  • Delivery location · UKI
  • Delivery location · UKJ
  • Delivery location · UKK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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