✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 12:26.
Opportunity overview
Bishop's Stortford Town Council is seeking a contractor to fully manage the supply/installation of one large inclusive Play Unit to include a half pipe slide with pull ropes, low climbing ropes, slide, sensory boards and a small wheelchair ramp. The surface area is approximately 10 metres by 10 metres). Location Sworders Field Bishop's Stortford (Grid Reference 51.87065497072775, 0.16394403221897852). Further information can be found in the tender documents.
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-078652
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Tenders can be submitted either by email or by post.
Email Address: tenders@bishopsstortfordtc.gov.uk
Subject Line: Children's Playground Tender Submission
Postal Address: Children's Playground Tender Submission, Bishop's Stortford Town Council, The Old Monastery, Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2ND
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
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096437-2026Tender 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
Bishop's Stortford Town Council is inviting bids to supply and install one large inclusive playground play unit at Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. The unit is to include a half-pipe slide with pull ropes, low climbing ropes, a slide, sensory boards and a small wheelchair ramp.
Who this may suit
Suitable for playground equipment suppliers and installers able to manage the complete supply and installation of an inclusive play unit. Tender documents may contain further requirements.
Key points identified
ScopeFully manage the supply and installation of one large inclusive play unit.Evidence: Description: "seeking a contractor to fully manage the supply/installation of one large inclusive Play Unit".
Play featuresHalf-pipe slide with pull ropes, low climbing ropes, slide, sensory boards and a small wheelchair ramp.Evidence: Description explicitly lists these features.
Indicative surface areaApproximately 10 metres by 10 metres.Evidence: Description: "The surface area is approximately 10 metres by 10 metres".
97% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Bishop's Stortford Town Council is inviting bids to supply and install one large inclusive playground play unit at Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford. The unit is to include a half-pipe slide with pull ropes, low climbing ropes, a slide, sensory boards and a small wheelchair ramp.
Who this may suit
Suitable for playground equipment suppliers and installers able to manage the complete supply and installation of an inclusive play unit. Tender documents may contain further requirements.
Key deliverables
Supply and install one large inclusive play unit
Include a half-pipe slide with pull ropes
Include low climbing ropes, a slide and sensory boards
Include a small wheelchair ramp
Manage the works at Sworders Field
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Scope
99% confidence
Fully manage the supply and installation of one large inclusive play unit.
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Description: "seeking a contractor to fully manage the supply/installation of one large inclusive Play Unit".
Play features
99% confidence
Half-pipe slide with pull ropes, low climbing ropes, slide, sensory boards and a small wheelchair ramp.
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Description explicitly lists these features.
Indicative surface area
97% confidence
Approximately 10 metres by 10 metres.
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Description: "The surface area is approximately 10 metres by 10 metres".
Further technical requirements
98% confidence
Unknown; refer to the tender documents.
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Description: "Further information can be found in the tender documents."
Supplier eligibility requirements
96% confidence
Unknown from the supplied notice data.
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No eligibility criteria are stated in the supplied opportunity record.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_sme is not stated.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_vcse is not stated.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated contract value
98% confidence
Up to £30,000 GBP.
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Process value_max is 30000 GBP; lot 1 value is 30000 GBP.
Contract duration
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Contract start and end dates are not provided.
Payment and pricing terms
96% confidence
Unknown; may be set out in tender documents.
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No payment or pricing terms are stated in the supplied record.
Delivery
Delivery and installation location
99% confidence
Sworders Field, Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom.
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Description identifies "Location Sworders Field Bishop's Stortford"; delivery region is UKH23.
No contract start, end or installation dates are provided.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open.
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display_status is "open" and source_status is "active".
Procurement method
99% confidence
Open competition below threshold.
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procurement_method is "open" and procurement_method_details is "Below threshold - open competition".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
11 November 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
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submission_deadline is 2026-11-11T17:00:00Z, also recorded for lot 1.
Lots
97% confidence
One active lot is recorded.
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Lot 1 is active; no separate lot title or description is provided.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Technical and contractual detail
98% confidence
The supplied notice provides only a high-level scope; detailed specification, acceptance criteria, programme, pricing terms and contract conditions are unknown from the supplied data.
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The description directs suppliers to tender documents for further information; no contract dates or commercial terms are supplied.
Site and installation risk
96% confidence
Installation is required at an outdoor playground site; site access, groundworks, surfacing, utilities, inspections and handover requirements are not stated.
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The notice requires supply/installation at Sworders Field but does not provide these details.
Accessibility interpretation
97% confidence
A small wheelchair ramp is specified, but wider accessibility standards or performance requirements are not stated.
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Description specifies a "small wheelchair ramp" but contains no named accessibility standard.
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