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Improve 5 Play Areas - 115_25

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Improve 5 Play Areas - 115_25," aimed at supplying and installing children's play equipment across five sites within the city. The procurement falls under the construction industry category, with additional services related to installation work. This tender followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process. The contract was awarded to Dragon Play and Sports Ltd on 22nd January 2026, with a contract period starting from 23rd January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £368,944. The procurement aimed to support small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but did not prioritise voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This project offers significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in the construction and installation of playground equipment. Companies with experience in handling public sector contracts, particularly those familiar with open tender procedures, stand in good stead to compete for similar projects in the future. SMEs could particularly benefit from these opportunities, given the tender's suitability criteria. By demonstrating expertise in delivery and installation services, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain visibility with public sector buyers such as Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Improve 5 Play Areas - 115_25

Notice Description

Supply and install of children's play equipment to five sites across the city.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b7994ed-aa22-49a4-99bd-8b91551bdd33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2803820e-91fe-4d6a-902f-2812589033f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£368,944 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£368,944 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAGON PLAY AND SPORTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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