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GB-London: Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground Galleon and Tree House Encampment Design & Build

THE ROYAL PARKS LIMITED

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23 May 2025 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Parks Limited, operating from London, has completed the award stage for the procurement of the design and build services for the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground's Galleon and Tree House Encampment in Kensington Gardens. The tender, classified under the "Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment" category, involved a selective negotiated procedure. The procurement saw the award to Timberplay Ltd, an SME based in Sheffield, for a total value of £1,023,046 GBP. The contract period is set from 12th May 2025 to 20th March 2026, following the tender period's conclusion on 16th July 2024.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on large-scale playground equipment design and installation, particularly those experienced in handling historical or culturally sensitive sites. Companies that can offer unique, innovative designs that align with the aesthetic and safety standards of public parks like those in urban London would have been well-suited for this tender process. The selective nature of the procurement method favours businesses that can demonstrate reliability and high-quality craftsmanship, making it a compelling opportunity for growth within the playground equipment and landscape design sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground Galleon and Tree House Encampment Design & Build

Notice Description

This contract awarded is for the delivery of Removal of the existing structures, and the design, manufacture, and installation of replacement of two large pieces of play equipment, the Galleon and the Tree House Encampment at the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground (DPWMP) in Kensington Gardens. The contract comprises two Lots; Lot 1 Galleon PS573,413.56 + VAT, Lot 2 Treehouse Encampment PS449,632.70 + VAT. Additional information: Lot 1 Galleon received 2 tenders, Lot 2 Tree House Encampment received 2 tenders, totalling 4 tenders received overall.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d6ac7b0-2ee0-4cdd-b0e8-16b690b592ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c62763e9-06f2-4fc6-9d5b-0ee988e80b3e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,023,046 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,023,046 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 6-12 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
THE ROYAL PARKS LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@royalparks.org.uk
Contact Phone
03000612000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 2UH
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIMBERPLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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