Award

Purdown Children's Play Area - Equipment

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, operating from Bristol, England, has awarded a contract for the "Purdown Children's Play Area - Equipment" project under the playground equipment industry category. The procurement process involved a direct award to KOMPAN, valued at £50,000 GBP for the contract period spanning from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The initial tender period ended on 13th January 2026, with the contract period previously noted from 26th January to 30th April 2026. The award was published on 24th February 2026, indicating that Bristol City Council secured additional funding for this developmental community project.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in playground equipment. Businesses with expertise in designing and installing innovative and engaging play equipment stand to benefit significantly from such projects. As a direct award was utilised, it may further hint at opportunities for direct engagement with local councils and highlighting the importance of building reputable networks within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Purdown Children's Play Area - Equipment

Notice Description

Additional funding has been secured for Purdown Children's Play Area which is currently under construction. This will mean that additional play equipment can be added to the play area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d1c630d-2285-48aa-8112-6021b1ea48d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3b3c97-09ec-41c0-a681-9036e3929e65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£46,772 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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