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Great Billing Playground Redevelopment

BILLING PARISH COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Great Billing Playground Redevelopment has been completed, with Billing Parish Council overseeing the tender. This project falls under the 'works' category and involves the redevelopment of an existing playground in Northampton, England, specifically at Great Billing Pocket Park (postal code NN3 9EF). The procurement involved the removal of old equipment and the installation of new playground structures and safety surfacing. The contract, valued at £48,240, was awarded to Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, an SME, on 12th January 2026, following a limited procurement method via competitive quotation. The contract period began on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and landscaping. SMEs, particularly those with capabilities in supplying and installing recreational equipment, would have been well-positioned to compete for this type of contract. Such projects not only foster local business growth but also enable companies to enhance their portfolio by undertaking public sector projects, thereby boosting their reputation and experience in community redevelopment initiatives.

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Notice Title

Great Billing Playground Redevelopment

Notice Description

The contract is for the redevelopment of the existing playground at Great Billing Pocket Park, including the removal of outdated playground equipment, associated groundwork, supply and installation of new play equipment (multiple swings, fort style climbing frame with slide, trapeze swing, scramble net, springy), benches, safety surfacing and completion of post-installation inspection and certification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90687350-2cbb-45ca-8707-12c730de9fa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166dd1cf-f1ca-4ca1-a34a-93f13c2fb88a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£48,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 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
BILLING PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 9EF
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Billing and Rectory Farm
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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