Award

Design, Supply and Installation of Playground Facilities at Neasham Road New Build Project

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Jun 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Darlington Borough Council focused on the design, supply, and installation of playground facilities at the Neasham Road New Build Project in the North East of England. The project falls under the industry category of playground equipment and was conducted as a selective procurement method through a call-off from the ESPO Framework. The tender process has been completed, with a detailed procurement schedule that included a tender period ending on 14 May 2025 and a contract period from 26 May 2025 to 18 July 2025. The total contract value amounted to £138,049 and was awarded to Wicksteed Leisure Limited, as confirmed in the contract award notice published on 4 June 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in the playground equipment industry, who can leverage such frameworks to secure projects. The focus on selective procurement through established frameworks like ESPO highlights opportunities for businesses that are prepared to compete in mini-competitions, providing added value and specialised services. Such contracts are particularly advantageous to companies that can supply not only equipment but also comprehensive design and installation services, indicating a demand for integrated service providers in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Design, Supply and Installation of Playground Facilities at Neasham Road New Build Project

Notice Description

ESPO Framework 115_21 Outdoor Playground Equipment, mini competition on Lot 2. Design, supply and installation of playground facilities at Neasham Road new build project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82bce39a-332e-4c8f-b557-b7ee596b41f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abacbdc3-5534-4ba4-a420-05d82eb35f61
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£138,049 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,049 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 18 Jul 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Howlett
Contact Email
michael.howlett@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 406543

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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