Playground Improvement Works - Detling Parish Council

Contracts Finder - Open Opportunities

Published March 31st, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

Detling Parish Council (Maidstone, Kent) has published a tender notice on Contracts Finder for playground improvement works valued between £75,000 and £125,000. The procurement seeks contractors to replace multiplay tower and safety surfacing, add a sports wall for teenagers, and install exercise equipment. Bids close on 8 May 2026 at 4pm.

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What changed

Detling Parish Council is seeking tenders to improve its recreational facilities, specifically replacing the existing children's playground multiplay tower and safety surfacing, and adding a sports wall for teenagers and exercise equipment. The contract runs from 30 September 2026 to 21 July 2027 with a value range of £75,000-£125,000. The procurement uses single tender action procedure (below threshold) and is suitable for SMEs but not VCSEs.

Prospective contractors must review the tender documentation (Main Tender Document, Appendix 1, Appendix 2, and Introduction Specification) and submit bids by 8 May 2026 at 4pm. All enquiries should be directed to the Clerk to the Council at clerk@detlingparishcouncil.org.uk.

What to do next

Review tender documentation (Main Tender Document_ FINAL.pdf, DPC Appendix 1.docx, DPC Appendix 2.docx, Introduction Specification for OSPF.pdf)
Prepare and submit bid before the closing deadline of 8 May 2026 at 4pm
Contact the Clerk to the Council for any enquiries via clerk@detlingparishcouncil.org.uk

Source document (simplified)

Published date: 31 March 2026

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

Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 8 May 2026, 4pm

Contract summary

Industry

Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

ME14 3EY

Value of contract

£75,000 to £125,000

Procurement reference

DPC PAW

Published date

31 March 2026

Closing date

8 May 2026

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

30 September 2026

Contract end date

21 July 2027

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

What is a single tender action (below threshold)? A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Description

Detling Parish Council (Borough of Maidstone, Kent) wishes to improve its recreational facilities and seeks tenders to carry out all works. We are seeking to improve the existing children's playground primarily to replace the multiplay tower and safety surfacing. The provision of a sports wall for teenagers and exercise equipment is also required.
Details as to how to apply is contained in the documents.
All enquires to the Clerk to the Council: clerk@detlingparishcouncil.org.uk