Construction Contract Leads
London
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 2nd Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06f03d |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Landscaping work for playgrounds |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £350,000 |
London
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 2nd Sep 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06f03d |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Landscaping work for playgrounds |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £350,000 |
Scope
Reference
DN827402
Description
Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP), managing properties on behalf of the London Borough of Sutton, seeks to appoint a specialist Playground Design and Build Contractor to design, supply, and install inclusive and accessible play areas at four communal housing estates in the borough.
The works will transform underused green spaces and outdated play areas into modern, stimulating, and inclusive play environments that meet the needs of children aged 2-12, including those with disabilities or additional needs.
Overview of the Authority's requirement
The Authority is looking for a Contractor to:
Design and construct safe, inclusive, and accessible play areas.
Ensure a minimum of 20% of play equipment is adapted or designed for children with disabilities.
Deliver high-quality play value encouraging physical activity, creativity, and social interaction.
Ensure all installations are durable, low maintenance, and compliant with relevant standards.
Deliver all works within agreed timescales and budget.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢350,000 excluding VAT
- 拢420,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 January 2027 to 6 September 2027
- 8 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
Contract locations
- UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Participation
Conditions of participation
Please see the tender documents for more information.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 September 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 September 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender must be submitted via the Authorities e-procurement system. Access is via the London Tender Portal (/) Reference DN827402 by the published deadline.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The detailed award criteria is available in the tender documentation which is available from the London Tender Portal (/) Reference DN827402.
The weighting are 60% Quality and 40% Price.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Contracting authority
London Borough of Sutton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMC-1445-VCVG
Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way
Sutton
SM1 1EA
United Kingdom
Email: commercial.procurement [at] sutton.gov.uk
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
