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Supply and installation of a Play Area (Great George Square)

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the design, supply, and installation of a play area in Great George Square, located in the North West region of England. The contract, valued at £97,000, is classified under "Articles for funfair, table or parlour games" and "Construction machinery and equipment," marking it within the works category. The procurement stage is currently involving the award of the contract, which is set to commence on 5 January 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2026. The award notice was published on 12 December 2025, following the tender period that ended on 31 October 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised services in recreational and construction equipment. With procurement suited to SMEs, businesses focused on crafting play facilities and offering installation services can leverage this contract. Wicksteed Leisure Ltd has been selected as the supplier, demonstrating that large companies also have the potential to successfully compete in this domain, especially those with expertise and resources in leisure development projects. This opportunity encourages both diversified and niche businesses to contribute to public infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Supply and installation of a Play Area (Great George Square)

Notice Description

Design, Supply and installation of Play area Great George Square

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c9b93ad-dc4f-4551-b078-8001b72fc195
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/070624c1-86cf-42a6-bcf4-d005e80b4954
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

37530000 - Articles for funfair, table or parlour games

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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