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SDDCP006 Arthur Street Play Area

South Derbyshire District Council · Local authority

In brief

South Derbyshire District Council is looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance and construction work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 weeks, starting 23 November 2026.

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

Bids close at 5pm, Friday 16 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: 5pm, Friday 18 September 2026
Bids by: 5pm, Friday 16 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for grounds maintenance contracts across the UK (from 385 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

South Derbyshire District Council (SDDC) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced play equipment supplier to design, supply, install and commission a new inclusive children's play area at Arthur Street, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9HG.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 18 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £100,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: procontract.due-north.com.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 18 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Friday 16 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

27 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 081724-2026
3 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 083312-2026

About the buyer

South Derbyshire District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

Eibeplay Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from South Derbyshire District Council

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From notice 081724-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 August 2026, last updated 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.