This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2017 at 12:38

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Central Purchasing Body, Espo, which is issuing a tender for the "115_17 Outdoor Play Area". This framework is aimed at supplying, delivering, and installing outdoor play and fitness equipment across various locations in the UK, with a total estimated value of £40 million. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the tender period having ended on 15 November 2016. The contract will commence on 1 April 2017 and extend to 31 March 2020, with an option for an additional 12-month extension.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the outdoor play and fitness equipment sector, particularly for those specialising in design, supply, installation, and maintenance services. Companies focused on outdoor recreational equipment, landscaping, and installation services would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procurement process, which supports diverse supplier engagement and may lead to significant project partnerships across public bodies in the UK.

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Notice Title

115_17 Outdoor Play Area

Notice Description

An ESPO only, national framework for the design, supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of Outdoor Playground Equipment, Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Skate/BMX Parks, Parkour, Multi Use Games Areas, Water Play Areas and Sports Areas including associated services such as landscaping, fencing and outdoor furniture. Delivery and Installation direct to customers' sites. Lot No: 1 - Playground Equipment - Schools / Smaller Authority Market (Low Number of Suppliers) Lot No: 2 - Playground Equipment - Larger Authority / Large Projects (Higher Number of Suppliers) Lot No: 3 - Natural Play Areas / Timber Equipment Lot No: 4.1 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Steel - Macadam Surface Lot No: 4.2 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Steel - Synthetic Grass Lot No: 5.1 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber - Macadam Surface Lot No: 5.2 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber - Synthetic Grass Lot No: 6.1 - Skate / BMX Parks - In-Situ Wetpour Concrete Lot No: 6.2 - Skate / BMX Parks - Pre-Fabricated Units - Concrete Lot No: 6.3 - Skate / BMX Parks - Pre-Fabricated Units - Metal Lot No: 7 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment Lot No: 8 - Bespoke Play Equipment Lot No: 9 - Wetpour Rubber Surfacing Lot No: 10.1 - Sport and Play Surface - Synthetic Artificial Grass Lot No: 10.2 - Sport and Play Surface - Needle Punched Carpet Lot No: 11 - 3G Football Pitches Lot No: 12 - Long Jump / Triple Jump Runway and Sand Pit Lot No: 13.1 - Cricket - Artificial Grass Pitch Lot No: 13.2 - Cricket - Practice Net Systems Lot No: 14.1 - Tennis Courts - Porous Macadam Lot No: 14.2 - Tennis Courts - Synthetic Grass Lot No: 15 - Inspection Reports - Play Equipment, Including Surfacing and Outdoor Sports The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9418deee-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c9de34-975e-4d0a-ab72-d6d80808bb73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31518000 - Signalling lights

34928000 - Road furniture

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

37440000 - Fitness equipments

37450000 - Field and court sports equipment

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

39293000 - Artificial products

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45236000 - Flatwork

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
34
Supplier Names

Abacus Lawrence Group Ltd

Bendcrete Leisure Ltd

Canvas Spaces Limited

Cleveland Land Services (Guisborough) Ltd

Dura-Sport Limited

eibe Play Ltd

Exclusive Leisure Limited

Fawns Recreational services ltd

Fearless Ramps

Fosse Contracts Ltd

Gravity Engineering Ltd

Green Play Project Ltd

Groundwork and Leisure Services Ltd

HAGS-SMP LIMITED

Hugh Harris Limited T/A Fresh Air Fitness

Jupiter Play & Leisure Ltd

SPLASH PADS ENTERPRISES LIMITED

KOMPAN Limited

LockWood Landscapes Ltd

Ludus Leisure Ltd

Maverick Industries Ltd

Park Leisure & Sport Ltd

Proludic Limited

Red Monkey Play Ltd

Russell Leisure Limited T/A Russell Play

S J Danby Ltd - Playscheme

S&C Slatter Limited

SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD (04359116)

Schoolscapes Ltd

Sportsafe UK Ltd

Sutcliffe Play Limited

The Great Outdoor Gym Company

Wheelscape Ltd

Wicksteed Leisure Limited

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