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Design, supply and installation of a splashpad at Bakewell Recreation Ground and ongoing maintenance

Derbyshire Dales District Council

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16 Sep 2026 at 16:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire Dales District Council commissioned the design, supply and installation of a splashpad at Bakewell Recreation Ground. The requirement covers new outdoor water-play equipment, resurfacing for the children’s play area, associated installation works and ongoing maintenance. It is primarily a playground-equipment procurement, with related construction and playground-equipment maintenance services. Delivery is in Bakewell, within Derbyshire and the East Midlands. The council is the buying organisation, and the selected supplier is Ustigate Ltd, trading as Ustigate Waterplay, an SME specialising in waterplay facilities. The completed requirement combines a public recreation-ground improvement with the practical delivery and subsequent upkeep of a splashpad facility.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 14 September 2026 to Ustigate Ltd T/as Ustigate Waterplay. It used a selective call-off from Kent County Council Commercial Services Group Framework Y23064, Lot 5 for indoor and outdoor waterplay. The awarded value is £189,987.73 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an option for three annual maintenance extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. The original tender deadline was 28 July 2026 at 12:00. The estimated procurement range was £166,110.13 to £189,987.73. The framework lot was awarded to a single supplier.

This award indicates demand for suppliers able to deliver a complete splashpad package rather than a single equipment supply. A credible competitor would need capability in waterplay design, specification and manufacture or supply, installation on a public recreation site, children’s play-area resurfacing and associated construction works. It would also need to provide reliable planned and reactive maintenance for water-play and playground equipment after installation. The successful supplier was an SME, so the requirement demonstrates that specialist smaller businesses can deliver this type of public-sector project. Experience coordinating design, site works, safety-focused recreational equipment installation and continuing maintenance would strengthen a supplier’s position for comparable council requirements using a framework call-off route.

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Notice Title

Design, supply and installation of a splashpad at Bakewell Recreation Ground and ongoing maintenance

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded following a call off from Kent County Council Commercial Services Group Framework Y23064 Supply of Playground, Fitness and Sports Equipment and Leisure Facilities, Lot 5 - Waterplay (Indoor and Outdoor) which is awarded to a single supplier. The contract scope includes the design of a splashpad, supply and installation of new water play equipment, resurfacing and associated works and ongoing maintenance. The contract is estimated to commence 21 September 2026 and expire 31 March 2027. There will be an option to extend the contract for ongoing maintenance for 3 years, in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-792042e8-baa8-4a8b-ba65-a4d465d718f3
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dce086e-9270-4145-b1f7-e1839dea553d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,987 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,987 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3NN
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ustigate Ltd T/as Ustigate Waterplay

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