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GB-Colchester: 0417 - Castle Park Playground

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by Colchester Borough Council, under the title "GB-Colchester: 0417 - Castle Park Playground". This contract involved the removal of existing play equipment and the supply and installation of new playground infrastructure. The procurement was categorised under 'Park and playground equipment', with the project's location being in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process concluded with an award on 10th July 2025, and it is currently in the Award stage. The procurement method details were not specified, and the total contract was valued at £599,606.83. The contract period is set from 1st August 2025 to 30th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor recreational installations and equipment. Firms capable of providing innovative, safe, and engaging playground solutions would find this contract highly suitable. While the awarded supplier, Kompan Ltd, is classified as an SME, the tender emphasises opportunities for robust companies with resources to meet the supply and installation requirements. Businesses with experience in managing similar scale projects for public entities would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. The focus on replacing and upgrading equipment highlights a priority in enhancing public spaces, offering growth potential for businesses that align with such community development initiatives.

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Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0417 - Castle Park Playground

Notice Description

Undertake removal of the existing play equipment from two areas. (Traditional play and sand play) and dispose from site except the Helter Skelter (tbc) and some areas of bow top fencing around the sand play. Supply and installation of new playground equipment, safety surface and fencing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-685b53a7-eabe-4e20-b794-e16fe008bd6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff301465-6fdc-4cdf-ab79-77a8e5ec7e64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£599,606 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£599,606 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aziz Miah
Contact Email
aziz.miah@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01206508920

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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