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Stonelow play area refurbishment

Dronfield Town Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:07.

Opportunity overview

Dronfield 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.

Classification

  • CPV37535200 — Playground equipment
  • CPV45000000 — Construction work

Lots

  • Lot 1£70k

Documents and notices

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
Stonelow
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
How to submit
Michael Keys Assistant Clerk Dronfield Town Council Civic Hall Civic Centre Dronfield Derbyshire S18 1PD
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
5 Sept 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
29 Aug 2025, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed

Other Requirements

Reserved Participation Location

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ONS

Identifiers

K02000001

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Amount
70,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
84,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Description
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

Contract period

Ends
31 Jan 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Nov 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
37535200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Playground equipment
Entry 2
Id
45000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-3135
Format
application/pdf
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 2
Id
040623-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
16 Jul 2025, 15:57

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PVQQ-5436-GVVJ
Name
Dronfield Town Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKF12
Country
GB
Locality
Dronfield
Postal Code
S18 1PD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Hall, Civic Centre

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PVQQ-5436-GVVJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Michael Keys
Telephone
01246 418573

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Dronfield · UKF12 · S18 1PD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-056095-2025-07-16T15:57:38+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·