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02 Jul 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CO6110 Bulk Purchase of Inflatables for the Leisure Centre Estate" was conducted by Tower Hamlets, based in London, England. This contract pertains to the acquisition of wet-based inflatables for swimming pools and dry pop-up play, categorised under sports goods and equipment. The procurement, using a direct award method, has reached the award stage, with the contract active since 23rd June 2026 and set to conclude on 31st August 2027. The total contract value is £66,798.98, awarded to Alliance Leisure Services Limited, an SME located in Bristol. The initial tender period had an end date of 10th March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in sports goods and equipment, particularly those capable of supplying inflatable products for leisure facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an ability to fulfil such niche demands are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Moreover, the contract's geographical focus on England may benefit businesses with established logistics and operations within the United Kingdom, particularly those in close proximity to the London area.

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Notice Title

CO6110 Bulk Purchase of Inflatables for the Leisure Centre Estate

Notice Description

This contract relates to the purchase of wet based inflatables for use in swimming pools and dry pop up play.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60c0b22f-0ab6-4bdf-b74f-569467a05324
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db7cfbe8-65ff-4e8e-abdb-1748bd8c5d47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,798 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE LEISURE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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