Award

Playground and MUGA Installations 2025

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Playground and MUGA Installations 2025" was initiated by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, and categorised under the industry of fairground amusements within the United Kingdom. The procurement focused on works within England, aiming for installations via the ESPO Framework. The tender stage has been completed, with the contract being awarded on 21 October 2025, and initiated on 5 November 2025, concluding on 30 April 2026. The procurement method was listed as "Other -", reflecting its non-standard approach, with an award value of £150,000.

This tender provides robust opportunities for companies specialising in playground equipment, such as roundabouts, swings, and galleries. KOMPAN Ltd and Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, both SMEs without VCSE status, have been awarded this contract, demonstrating the potential for other similar-sized entities to engage in providing innovative play solutions. With a focus on installations in public outdoor spaces, this contract is particularly suited to firms that can deliver creative and safety-compliant playground installations, fostering growth and increased visibility through collaboration with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Playground and MUGA Installations 2025

Notice Description

Playground and MUGA Installations through ESPO Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a54ee0e1-3fdf-43c5-952c-5d0087cc9012
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b81af8e-00b4-4df2-8596-7e97bc066d47
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
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 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
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

KOMPAN

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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