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Further Competition for Crawley Play Areas - Multi Site Tender under ESPO framework No 115

CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Crawley Borough Council invites bids for the replacement of play equipment and safety surfacing at multiple sites across Crawley. This tender, with the title "Further Competition for Crawley Play Areas - Multi Site Tender under ESPO framework No 115", falls under the industry category of services, specifically playground equipment (CPV 37535200). The tender competition was conducted with a specified budget of £434,057 (excluding VAT) under the ESPO framework agreement ref.: 115_21 Issue 19, using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set from 24th October 2025 to 31st December 2026, covering six schemes across two phases. The process was concluded with the award status confirmed as active, and the award notice was published on 28th April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to establish a working relationship with Crawley Borough Council. SMEs specialising in playground equipment installation and maintenance services are well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises engagement across multiple sites in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract to Proludic Ltd, an SME based at Bradmore Business Park, Nottingham, underscores the Council's suitability criteria for SME participation, enhancing growth prospects for similar-sized businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. With a structured framework and substantial budget allocation, this tender offers a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to gain prominence and experience in public procurement projects.

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Notice Title

Further Competition for Crawley Play Areas - Multi Site Tender under ESPO framework No 115

Notice Description

1.0.1. Crawley Borough Council (the Council) invites bids for the provision of Replacement Play Equipment and safety surfacing at multiple sites across Crawley, as listed below and as set out in these documents. This tender process is intended to identify a successful contractor to work with the Council in delivering the schemes in one to two phases of work across an 18-month period. 1.0.2. The first project phases make up a group of three (3) sites, the Council is seeking full replacement proposals for these sites as the primary focus of this tender. The award will include a second group of three (3) sites offering six (6) schemes in total. 1.0.3. The Council is conducting this further competition under the terms of ESPO framework agreement (ref.: 115_21 Issue 19) under the Larger Authority/Large projects: Lot 2. 1.0.4. The Council has a budget of PS434,057 (exc. VAT) for completion of the schemes as described in the tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87108f47-bb6e-4395-ab22-534e1a5d1391
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e1a4bb4-fec1-4c27-888c-85f4b1871569
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£434,057 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£434,057 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
CRAWLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 1UZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Three Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLUDIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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