GB-Colchester: 0462(PA) - Resurfacing of 7 Play Parks

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has completed a procurement process titled "GB-Colchester: 0462(PA) - Resurfacing of 7 Play Parks" under the award stage as of 16 June 2026. The contract, valued at £185,000, involves the supply and installation of new safety surfaces across seven parks in Colchester, targeting the East of England. The procurement, classified under "Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment (CPV code: 50870000)," utilized the ESPO Framework Lot 7 for Wet pour Rubber Surfacing. The awarded contract will commence on 21 June 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027. The procurement method was not specified, and the tender documents detail further specifications, although site visits are self-organised as the parks remain open to the public.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those experienced with ESPO frameworks. Given the nature of the work, companies with expertise in safety surface installation would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business expansion. Although the buyer does not specifically limit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the awarded supplier, Abacus Playgrounds Ltd, is an SME, suggesting a favourable environment for similar entities. Community-focused enterprises, including voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are also suitable, given the tender's suitability criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0462(PA) - Resurfacing of 7 Play Parks

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the supply and installation of a new safety surface to seven (7) parks across Colchester. This project will be undertaken via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115_25 - Lot 7 - Wet pour Rubber Surfacing. Site visits are not being arranged, but bidders may visit any of the sites but are reminded that these sites are currently open to the public. Full details are provided within the tender documents Additional information: This project will be undertaken via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115_25 - Lot 7 - Wet pour Rubber Surfacing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1179c598-754e-46b7-a992-97dcc3f6f5f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8005db3-04a2-4d3d-ba37-713e126839be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABACUS PLAYGROUNDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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