Award

Framework for Design and/or Supply and/or Installation of Play Space Refurbishments

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Feb 2025 at 09:53

Award Notice
Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 13:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for Design and/or Supply and/or Installation of Play Space Refurbishments" within the playground equipment category. The procurement involves works across locations in and around the County of Durham, UK. The tender process, which utilised an open procedure, began with the publication of the tender notice on 29th August 2024 and concluded with the final tender deadline on 26th September 2024. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, commenced on 22nd February 2025 and will run until 31st December 2026. The council has selected five contractors, namely ESP play parks, HAGS SMP Ltd, KOMPAN Scotland Limited, Pentagon sport ltd, and Sutcliffe Play Ltd, with two reserve contractors for the implementation of the project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the design, supply, and installation of play space refurbishments to gain valuable experience and expand their portfolios within the public sector. The framework is particularly suitable for established companies that can handle large-scale projects and deliver high-quality playground equipment and refurbishment services. Businesses with expertise in playground equipment and interested in long-term public works will find this framework beneficial for business growth, securing steady work across multiple locations in Durham County.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Design and/or Supply and/or Installation of Play Space Refurbishments

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for Design and/or Supply and/or Installation of Play Space Refurbishments and associated works across locations within and around the County of Durham. The council anticipates appointing five contractors and two reserve contractors onto the framework. The documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and within the supplier area, search for DN740757. These can not be obtained any other way

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99c1127c-711e-46f4-9bcc-03f8b7622e43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3e8034-05d5-48e9-8cb2-51792e98dfa1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ESP PLAY PARKS

HAGS SMP

KOMPAN SCOTLAND

PENTAGON SPORT

SUTCLIFFE PLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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