Published date: 20 June 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 31 July 2025, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

MK185HB

Value of contract

£80,000

Procurement reference

Akeley PC1

Published date

20 June 2025

Closing date

31 July 2025

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 March 2026

Contract end date

1 May 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Akeley Parish Council (APC) is seeking a company to design, supply and install play area equipment meeting the standards of the API (Association of Play Industries) at Akeley Playing Fields, MK18 5HB on the provisions as set out in this document.
The location of the site is Akeley Playing Fields, MK18 5HB
The aim is to decide on a preferred supplier and to place an order in January 2026, for an installation as soon as possible thereafter.
This project requires the supply and installation of new play equipment (ages up to 12 years) including play area surfacing. The Council will, where possible, retain any existing viable play equipment. The principal focus of the new play equipment is imagination and inclusivity, providing play items for the up to 12-year-old age group.

Apply in writing to:
Akeley Parish Council Clerk, Isabelle Hamilton, Fair View, Barton Hartshorn, Buckingham, MK18 4JU

Or to apply or to request full tender document please email:
playground@akeleyparishcouncil.gov.uk

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Isabelle Hamilton

Address

Fair View
Barton Hartshorn
Buckingham
MK18 4JU
England

Telephone

07704787772

Email

parishclerk@akeleyparishcouncil.gov.uk

Website

www.akeleyparishcouncil.gov.uk