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Award of contract for bespoke inflatable equipment

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2025 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has awarded a contract for bespoke inflatable equipment to Airquee Ltd, with a focus on the leisure equipment industry category. This procurement pertains to Darwen Leisure Centre, located in Blackburn, England (postcode BB1 7DY). The procurement stage is 'Award' as of 20th February 2025, with key dates including the tender period ending on 17th January 2025, and the contract scheduled to run from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd May 2025. The procurement method was limited, utilising a competitive quotation process below the threshold, and the total value of the contract is £80,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying leisure equipment, especially those capable of creating bespoke inflatable products. With the contract awarded to an SME, it highlights the potential for similar small and medium-sized enterprises to secure public sector contracts. Businesses with innovative leisure equipment offerings and the agility to respond to competitive quotations are likely to find this type of procurement process particularly advantageous for growth and expanding their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for bespoke inflatable equipment

Notice Description

Award of contract for bespoke inflatable equipment for Darwen Leisure Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f3da2a3-f4b1-4679-989f-9e7c21f2d7d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fccfc33-cc9d-4cb4-8c47-a9a293493a9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37416000 - Leisure equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 May 2025 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRQUEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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