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Stonelow play area refurbishment

Dronfield Town Council · Contract award notice on Find a Tender

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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.

Awarded to

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WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£70k
Awarded
7 Sept 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 00603152
Location
Kettering, UKF25, NN16 8YJ, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

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
ocds-h6vhtk-0597ce
Status
complete
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

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
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-00603152
Name
WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKF25
Country
GB
Locality
Kettering
Postal Code
NN16 8YJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Digby Street

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
00603152
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PDWX-4294-HVBN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
8 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
Stonelow play area refurbishment
Status
active
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
works

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
37535200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Playground equipment
Entry 2
Id
45111200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Site preparation and clearance work

Value

Amount
70,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
84,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055493-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
10 Sept 2025, 15:46

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-00603152
Name
WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
24 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

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

Recorded locations

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

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0597ce-2025-09-10T15:46:14+01:00Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·