Play Area Surfacing & Equipment (3 x sites), Blandford Forum, Dorset

Blandford Forum Town Council

Published: Feb 12, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

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Awarded to Ministry of Play — £61,938

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About This Opportunity

Play Area Surfacing & — works contract awarded in United Kingdom by Blandford Forum Town Council. Awarded to Ministry of Play (GBP 62K, Feb 2026).

This is a works contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 72,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the education and training sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Town Council is seeking tenders for works to be carried out at the following three play area sites.

Langton Play Area (on-street parking):
• Replacement Surfacing under the following items of play equipment: Toddler Swing, Spring Rocker & Multi-Play Tower Unit (NB: basket swing removed from this).
• Removal and disposal of existing edgings
• Removal and disposal of existing surface
• Regrade of subbase level and compact
• Supply and install new surfacing
• Supply and install new wear pads under swing seats
• Large Multipurpose play equipment - Replace Grass Mats with new.

Replacement Equipment:
• Removal and disposal of existing balance bar (part of the fitness trail), and installation of new.

Larksmead Play Area (parking on site):
• Replacement Surfacing under the following items of play equipment: Toddler Swing and Basket Swing Set, Spinner, Sit-On Spinner, Junior Swing and See-Saw.

Please note this does not include two items of equipment (tower unit and springer with darker surfacing shown in an accompanying document at Appendix A).
• Removal and disposal of existing edgings
• Removal and disposal of existing surface
• Regrade of subbase level and compact
• Supply and install new surfacing
• Supply and install new wear pads under swing seats

Replacement Equipment:
• Removal and disposal of existing Seesaw and installation of new Seesaw.
• Removal and disposal of existing quad springer and installation of new similar multi-user unit.
• Removal and disposal of existing flat swing seats x 2 and replaced with new.
• Replacement of cradle swing x 1 (including seat, shackles and chains, but not frame).

Park Road Play Area (parking on site):
• Replacement Surfacing under the following items of play equipment: Toddler Swings, Spinning Bowl, Springer and New Multi Play unit.
• Removal and disposal of existing edgings
• Removal and disposal of existing surface
• Regrade of subbase level and compact
• Supply and install new su. CPV: Playground equipment (37535200). Procedure: Open procedure (below threshold). Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 12, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: BFTC Play Area Tender. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference BFTC Play Area Tender when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Ministry of Play. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Blandford Forum Town Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Ministry of Play was awarded the contract for £61,938. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.