✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 6 Oct 2026, 15:52.
Opportunity overview
Tenders are invited for the refurbishment of the existing play at Kynaston Road, Shrewsbury SY1 3JR
Background
A list of essential equipment is stated in this document and includes inclusive play equipment for all abilities from the ages of 6 through to 12, (see individual site specifications).
The main objectives of the project are to:
(i) Improve the variety of play equipment on site
(ii) Increase playing space on the site
(iii) Provide residents with a safe place to play
Budget
An estimated Budget has been set for this project of £85K
Classification
CPV37535000 — Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
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Evaluation and awarding of the contract
The contract will be awarded to the company that complies with all written requirements, has satisfactory references and offers the best value of service. The play value scoring matrix is attached below is to be used, this will be checked by officers to confirm figures are correct and appropriate. Guarantees and warranties will be assessed on their own merit to ensure ongoing maintenance is kept to a minimum. Shrewsbury Town Council may require further information from the tenderer after the submission deadline, if this occurs the Operations Manager will contact the nominated person named in the tenderer questionnaire.
The Contract will be evaluated on the following basis.
Play Value 20%
• Activity count
• Capacity of play area
• Additional value
Price 20%
• Ability to stick budget
• Discounts applied
Inclusive Play Elements 20%
• Knowledge of inclusive play items
• Activity count
• Recognition of hidden needs (autism, sensory, neurodiverse etc)
• Ensuring inclusive items are exclusively for the disabled
Guarantees and Warranties 20%
• Length of Play equipment guarantees
• Length of safety surface warrantees
• Length of Installation warrantees
Capability 20%
• Providing an achievable timescale proposal
• Ability to complete project to expect timescales
• Qualifications for installation teams
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
37535000
Description
Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
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094313-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Shrewsbury Town Council is seeking a contractor to refurbish the existing junior play area at Kynaston Road, Shrewsbury. The works include design, supply and installation of essential and inclusive play equipment for children aged 6–12, aiming to improve equipment variety, increase play space and provide a safe play environment.
Who this may suit
Suitable for playground design, equipment supply, installation and playground landscaping contractors with experience delivering inclusive junior play areas.
Key points identified
ScopeDesign, supply and installation for refurbishment of an existing junior play area.Evidence: Title: “Design Supply and install Junior Play Area - Kynaston Rd”; description: “Tenders are invited for the refurbishment of the existing play at Kynaston Road”.
Inclusive equipmentEquipment must be inclusive for all abilities and suitable for ages 6 to 12.Evidence: “includes inclusive play equipment for all abilities from the ages of 6 through to 12”.
Project objectivesImprove equipment variety, increase playing space and provide a safe place to play.Evidence: Objectives listed as improving variety, increasing playing space and providing residents with a safe place to play.
94% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Shrewsbury Town Council is seeking a contractor to refurbish the existing junior play area at Kynaston Road, Shrewsbury. The works include design, supply and installation of essential and inclusive play equipment for children aged 6–12, aiming to improve equipment variety, increase play space and provide a safe play environment.
Who this may suit
Suitable for playground design, equipment supply, installation and playground landscaping contractors with experience delivering inclusive junior play areas.
Key deliverables
Design and refurbish the existing Kynaston Road play area
Supply and install essential play equipment
Provide inclusive equipment for children of all abilities aged 6–12
Improve play-equipment variety and usable play space
Deliver a safe play environment
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Scope
98% confidence
Design, supply and installation for refurbishment of an existing junior play area.
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Title: “Design Supply and install Junior Play Area - Kynaston Rd”; description: “Tenders are invited for the refurbishment of the existing play at Kynaston Road”.
Inclusive equipment
98% confidence
Equipment must be inclusive for all abilities and suitable for ages 6 to 12.
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“includes inclusive play equipment for all abilities from the ages of 6 through to 12”.
Project objectives
99% confidence
Improve equipment variety, increase playing space and provide a safe place to play.
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Objectives listed as improving variety, increasing playing space and providing residents with a safe place to play.
Essential equipment specification
85% confidence
A list of essential equipment is referenced, but the supplied notice does not contain the list.
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“A list of essential equipment is stated in this document ... (see individual site specifications).”
Supplier eligibility requirements
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, workforce or prior-experience thresholds are stated in the supplied data.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated budget
99% confidence
£85,000.
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“An estimated Budget has been set for this project of £85K”; lot value is GBP 85,000.
Currency
100% confidence
GBP.
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Opportunity and lot value currency: GBP.
Contract term
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Contract start and end dates are not supplied.
Delivery
Site
99% confidence
Kynaston Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 3JR.
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Description: “existing play at Kynaston Road, Shrewsbury SY1 3JR”.
Delivery region
90% confidence
West Midlands (UKG).
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Delivery location region: UKG.
Delivery timetable
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No commencement, completion or installation timetable is supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open tender.
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Display status: open; source status: active.
Procurement method
100% confidence
Below-threshold open competition.
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Procurement method details: “Below threshold - open competition”.
The essential-equipment list and individual site specifications are not included in the supplied notice extract.
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The notice refers to “this document” and “individual site specifications” but does not provide them.
Delivery programme
99% confidence
Installation and completion dates are unknown.
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No contract start, contract end or delivery timetable is supplied.
Commercial terms
97% confidence
Payment terms, pricing schedule and contractual conditions are unknown.
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Only an estimated £85,000 budget is provided.
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