Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026
- Buyer
- Seaton Valley Community Council
- Value
- £115,000
- Closes
- 11 November 2026
- Where
- Whitley Bay, the North East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Seaton Valley Community Council wants a contractor to completely replace an inclusive children's playpark at Welfare Park in Seaton Sluice. The job includes removing old equipment, designing the new park, installing play structures, fencing, surfacing, benches and signs, plus a final safety inspection. Everything must be delivered for a fixed price of £115,000 excluding VAT.
What the buyer wants
• Remove existing playpark equipment and prepare the site • Design a complete inclusive playpark with multi-play climbing structure, four-bay swing set, roundabout or seesaw, and at least one additional inclusive play feature • Supply and install metal perimeter fencing with accessible gates, compliant safety surfacing, one picnic table, at least two benches, and signage • Manage the whole project and arrange independent post-installation safety inspection and handover • Optional extras such as sensory play features or basket swings can be priced separately if budget allows
Likely requirements
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Most small contractors without specific playpark design and installation experience will struggle with this contract because it requires a comprehensive end-to-end service (design, procurement, installation, safety certification) all within a single fixed £115,000 price, leaving little room for error or subcontracting markup.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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