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Emergency Safety Surface Repairs - Central Park Play Area

NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA TOWN COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA TOWN COUNCIL focused on the emergency repair of safety surfacing at Central Park Play Area, necessitated by criminal damage. The contract, titled "Emergency Safety Surface Repairs - Central Park Play Area", falls under the Works category, specifically classified as "Flatwork for children's play area". Located in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, England, the project was treated as an urgent health and safety priority. It was executed using a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, to ensure technical compatibility of materials, with the original site installer, Wicksteed Leisure Limited, being awarded the contract. The contract spanned from 12th January 2026 to 16th March 2026, with the tender period closing on 19th November 2025.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses skilled in emergency repairs and maintenance of play area surfaces, particularly those familiar with BS EN 1177 standards for impact attenuating surfacing. Companies similar to the awarded contractor, Wicksteed Leisure Limited, large-scale enterprises with specific technical capabilities in playground infrastructure, would find this tender advantageous. Additionally, SME and VCSE businesses focusing on swift response and compliance with safety standards are well-suited to explore such opportunities, bolstering their portfolio and expanding their business into public safety and infrastructure sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Safety Surface Repairs - Central Park Play Area

Notice Description

This contract is for the emergency remedial repair of safety surfacing at Central Park Play Area following criminal damage. The works involve the removal of any damaged materials and the installation of compliant wetpour safety surfacing to meet BS EN 1177 standards. The award was made to the original site installer (fire damage within 1 year of installation) to ensure technical compatibility of materials and to maintain existing product warranties. This was treated as an urgent health and safety priority to allow the reopening of the public facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9505aa-06a5-4a43-8645-091193f9cf00
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,419 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,419 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA
Postcode
NE64 6QD
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Newbiggin Central and East
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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