Award

Country Park Play Equipment

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 13:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the delivery of play equipment and safety surfacing across three Country Parks. This tender was carried out under a call-off from the YPO 1220 framework for outdoor sports surfaces and activity equipment, utilising a selective procurement method. The project falls within the industry category of fairground amusements, specifically involving roundabouts, swings, and similar equipment, within the East of England region. The total contract value amounts to £303,917.51, covering the period from 5th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the award date on 22nd December 2025, with details published on 9th January 2026. The main procurement category for this tender is services.

The awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor activity and play equipment, particularly those with experience in framework agreements. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting growth prospects for companies of this scale. Successful suppliers like KOMPAN Limited demonstrate the potential advantages for SMEs engaged in delivering complex and tailored solutions to local government entities. Companies seeking similar opportunities should consider frameworks as viable routes to procurement partnerships with public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Country Park Play Equipment

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC), following a further competition under the YPO 1220 - Design, Supply and Installation of Outdoor Sports Surfaces and Activity Equipment Framework, has appointed a supplier to deliver Play Equipment and Safety Surfacing across three of its Country Parks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89293944-ee15-4c53-a58d-cf63751786a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0208f0f5-81a1-4bc6-bfdc-d611939bec56
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

37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£303,917 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£303,917 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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