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Play Area Works and maintenance

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Response Deadline11/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Bedford Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Play Area Maintenance Services to be performed in Bedford. The scope of work focuses on the repair and maintenance of playground equipment and sports facilities, categorized under CPV codes 50870000 and 45212290. The estimated total value of the contract is 99,000 GBP excluding VAT, or 118,800 GBP including VAT. The contract is expected to run for a duration of two years, spanning from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the designated portal by the deadline of 30 November 2026 at 12:00pm. For further inquiries, the contracting authority can be reached through the commercial hub email address.

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Bedford Borough Council seeks tenders for play area and sports facility maintenance services.

Agency

Bedford Borough Council

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

GBR

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 13

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 30

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/30/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyBedford Borough Council

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyBedford Borough Council

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Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Play Area Maintenance Services

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