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Playground Inspections

City & County of Swansea · Local authority

In brief

City & County of Swansea is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work (Wales).

The estimated value is £10,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 12 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 8 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Thursday 1 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Thursday 8 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 20% · Price 80%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 50 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The City and County of Swansea requires the provision of playground inspection services for school playgrounds and associated recreational facilities participating in Swansea Council's School Play Inspection Service Level Agreement. The Contract shall provide access to competent external inspectors to undertake: a) Operational Inspections. b) Independent Annual Inspections. c) Post Installation Inspections. d) Post Accident Inspections.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 1 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 8 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 085605-2026

About the buyer

City & County of SwanseaLast 12 months

Procurements

251

Awards

139

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From notice 085605-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.