Award

John Greenwood Shipman Centre Play Area Equipment

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

25 Mar 2025 at 14:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for play equipment for the John Greenwood Shipman Centre in Northampton. The procurement, classified under the playground equipment industry category, was conducted through a competitive quotation method, below threshold. The procurement stage is in the Award phase and the contract period runs from 25th March 2025 to 31st August 2025. The total value of the contract is £38,717.74, awarded on 20th February 2025. The procurement process included a tender period that concluded on 12th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment to grow their operations and portfolio, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the procurement approach of limited competitive quotations, businesses that can provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract being awarded to Wicksteed, a local SME based in Kettering, underscores the potential for regional businesses to secure such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

John Greenwood Shipman Centre Play Area Equipment

Notice Description

Play Equipment for the John Greenwood Shipman Centre in Northampton

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e5cd0bc-a58f-4454-8ec2-90ed0df25096
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f71b8c8-1773-46a4-86f3-c9ed0b8bc104
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

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,717 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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