Seaton Valley Community Council seeks a contractor to design, supply and install a complete replacement inclusive playpark at the Welfare Park on Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, for children approximately aged 0-12. The fixed price must include removal of existing equipment, design and project management, groundworks and compliant safety surfacing, new metal perimeter fencing with accessible and maintenance gates, one accessible picnic table, at least two low-maintenance benches, signage, independent post-installation inspection and handover. Minimum play provision includes a substantial multi-play structure incorporating climbing, adventure and inclusive slide play; a four-bay swing set for different ages and abilities; an inclusive roundabout OR inclusive seesaw; and at least one further distinct inclusive feature. The Council particularly welcomes additional sensory play, a separate inclusive basket/net swing and other play features where affordable. The complete mandatory scheme must not exceed £115,000 excluding VAT. Optional enhancements may be separately priced.

Procurement Act 2023

Below threshold - open competition

CLARIFICATIONS, TENDER HANDLING AND CONFLICTS Questions should be email to: [email protected] by 12 noon on 21 October 2026. Material questions and anonymised answers will be issued to all interested suppliers by a consistent method. The Council may extend the deadline if a material amendment warrants it. Tenderers must disclose relevant conflicts and must not approach councillors or evaluators privately about the tender. Tender receipt and opening will follow the Council's Financial Regulations and delegated powers. TENDER SUBMISSIONS Full submission requirements are contained in the published Tender Pack. Completed submissions must be submitted electronically by email to: [email protected] Deadline: 12 noon on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Email Subject: "CONFIDENTIAL TENDER - SVC-PP-003-2026 - [Supplier Name]" Tenders must not be submitted through the Council's website or the Find a Tender portal. Council Website (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) www.seatonvalleycommunitycouncil.gov.uk

Supplier Clarifications document uploaded summarising all clarification questions received by the published deadline of midday on 21 October 2026 and including Council responses.

TENDER PACK SVC-PP-003-2026 Seaton Sluice Welfare Playpark Replacement 2026 Contains: - Invitation to Tender with Specification - Procurement and Delivery Timetable - Supplier FAQs - Playpark Location - Draft Contract Particulars: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24095 Summary of all clarification questions submitted by the deadline of 12 noon on 21 October 2026 including Council responses.: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-24450