Provision & Installation of 3 New Play Areas
Banbury Town CouncilEstimated Value
£200,000 – £0
Deadline
28 August 2026
Published
13 July 2026
Type
goods
Overview
The Council is looking for a company to design, supply and install three new children's play areas in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The project is to provide play equipment, furniture, fencing and safety surfacing catering for a range of age groups. If you are member of the Association of Play Play Industries and have experience of creating exciting new play spaces, we would like to hear from you.
Contact & helpdesk
To formally register your interest in this contract, please apply by contacting info@banbury.gov.uk - Quoting 2026/PLAY AREAS/HVP/WP/GR.
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Banbury Council wants a company to design, supply and install three new children’s play areas in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The contract includes providing equipment, furniture, fencing and safety surfacing for several age groups. Only firms that belong to the Association of Play Play Industries and have relevant experience can apply.
Requirements
- Must be a member of the Association of Play Play Industries
- Must have demonstrable experience creating children’s play spaces
- Ability to design, supply and install play equipment, furniture, fencing and safety surfacing
- Must be able to cater for a range of age groups
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Produce design concepts for three new play areas
- Supply all play equipment, furniture, fencing and safety surfacing
- Install the equipment and complete the build of each play area
- Ensure all installations meet UK safety standards for playgrounds
- Deliver the completed play areas within the council’s agreed timescale
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the reference number (2026/PLAY AREAS/HVP/WP/GR) and include it in all communications to avoid confusion.
- 2The requirement to be a member of a specific trade association is a hard‑eligibility filter – if you’re not a member you cannot bid.
- 3Look for any omitted details (e.g., insurance, health & safety plans, warranty periods) in the full tender pack before submitting your proposal.
- 4Note that the description combines both design and installation – you’ll need to price both services and show how you’ll manage them together.
- 5Watch out for hidden costs such as site surveys, ground preparation or removal of existing structures; these should be clarified early.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a local installer or subcontractor if you specialise only in design or supply – this can strengthen your bid while keeping the contract small‑business friendly.
- Highlight any social value you bring (e.g., local employment, community engagement activities) as councils often award extra points for SME contributions.
- If you lack the Association membership, consider joining as a short‑term member or teaming up with a member firm to meet the eligibility rule.
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Key Dates
Published
13 July 2026
Submission deadline
28 August 2026
Notice type
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