Renovation of Helmsdale Play Area in Birch Green, Skelmersdale

West Lancashire Borough Council

Published: May 18, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 71,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 8, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 construction and civil works 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

WLBC is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced specialist play equipment contractor to design, supply, and install a new inclusive play area for children aged 5-12 years at Helmsdale, Birch Green, Skelmersdale. The contractor will also be responsible for appropriately removing the existing infrastructure and surfacing. The project is to be delivered in accordance with recognised industry standards and based on the selected supplier's approved design proposal. The Contractor will be responsible for the final design refinement, equipment supply, installation, associated landscaping, surfacing, and handover documentation.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045564-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About West Lancashire Borough Council

West Lancashire Borough Council has issued 42 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 38 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 045564-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 8, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by West Lancashire Borough 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 Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £71,000 - £71,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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.