Boundary Road Playground
Chalfont St Peter Parish CouncilEstimated Value
£90,000 – £150,000
Deadline
28 August 2026
Published
12 June 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Boundary Rd playground is a well-used playground located near to Lovel End School on Boundary Rd, Chalfont St Peter. The current playground consists mostly of ageing wooden equipment with wood chip safety surfacing.
Much of the equipment and surfacing is showing signs of wear and is in need of replacement. Although the playground currently contains a limited range of equipment, the Council is seeking to include more exciting play equipment that caters to children between 1 and 12 years of age.
The work is for the design and redevelopment of Boundary Rd playground. This includes the supply and installation of appropriate groundworks, safety surfacing and play equipment.
Additional details
The contractor is also responsible for the removal of designated existing equipment, as agreed with the Council. All works should comply to the British and European Standard for playground equipment and surfacing BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177.
The contractor will be responsible for organizing an independent, post-installation RoSPA inspection and sign-off and rectifying any issues identified at their own cost. Full tender documentation can be found on the Parish Council website https://www.chalfontstpeter-pc.gov.uk/
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Chalfont St Peter Parish Council is seeking a contractor to completely redesign and rebuild Boundary Road Playground near Lovel End School. The work involves removing old wooden equipment, installing new play equipment suitable for ages 1-12, laying safety surfacing, doing groundworks, and obtaining safety certification — all to modern British and European standards.
Requirements
- All playground equipment must comply with BS EN 1176 (British and European Standard for playground equipment)
- All safety surfacing must comply with BS EN 1177 (British and European Standard for playground surfacing)
- Contractor must organize and pay for an independent RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) post-installation inspection and safety sign-off
- Contractor must rectify any issues identified by RoSPA inspection at their own cost
- Equipment must be suitable for children aged 1 to 12 years
- Contractor responsible for removal and disposal of designated existing equipment as agreed with the Council
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design a new playground layout suitable for ages 1-12
- Remove and dispose of existing ageing wooden play equipment
- Remove and dispose of existing wood chip safety surfacing
- Undertake groundworks to prepare the site
- Supply and install new, modern play equipment
- Supply and install new safety surfacing (replacing wood chip)
- Obtain independent RoSPA inspection and safety certification
- Rectify any defects found during RoSPA inspection
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a design-and-build contract — you're not just installing pre-designed equipment; you need to propose an exciting playground design that appeals to a wide age range (1-12 is quite broad), so think carefully about variety and inclusivity.
- 2Standards compliance is non-negotiable: BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 are the rules for playground safety. Check you can source equipment that meets these, or budget for compliance testing. Many playground suppliers will confirm this upfront.
- 3The RoSPA inspection is a hard requirement and you pay for it — don't forget this cost in your quote. RoSPA will inspect everything post-installation, and you must fix any failures at your own expense, so build in a contingency.
- 4Check the Parish Council website link provided for the full tender documents — this summary doesn't include timescales, budget, site access details, or procurement process details (e.g., deadline, evaluation criteria), so download those before committing to a bid.
- 5Look for any Ground Conditions Survey or site plans on the council website — you need to know if there are underground services, slopes, drainage issues, or access constraints that affect your groundworks estimate.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not a playground specialist, consider a consortium or subcontracting arrangement: partner with an established playground equipment supplier and a landscaping/groundworks firm. This spreads risk and lets you compete against larger contractors.
- Social value scoring is often used in council contracts — highlight any local employment, community involvement (e.g., children's input on design), or sustainability measures (e.g., recycled-content surfacing, local suppliers) in your bid to score higher.
- Get quotes for RoSPA inspection early and confirm turnaround times. If RoSPA is busy, delays could push back your final sign-off and handover. Factor in 2-4 weeks for inspection and any rework.
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Chalfont St Peter Parish CouncilKey Dates
Published
12 June 2026
Submission deadline
28 August 2026
Notice type
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