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13 Jul 2026 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Fox Road Play Area, Easton, Bristol" project. The tender, categorised under construction work with specific focus on park and playground equipment, was successfully awarded in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which followed a specific procurement method, reached the award stage, with the award published on 13th July 2026. The contract, valued at £23,405, is set to commence on 27th July 2026 and conclude on 25th September 2026. This initiative involved the design, build, supply, and installation of new play equipment.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in construction and parks maintenance services. Companies that specialise in the design and manufacturing of playground equipment would find this opportunity a perfect fit. The project awarded to Wicksteed Leisure Ltd emphasises the potential for similarly positioned firms to collaborate with local councils on future refurbishing and development projects in park infrastructure. The procurement process provides an avenue for SMEs to expand their portfolio and establish themselves in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fox Road Play Area, Easton, Bristol - Design, Build, Supply and Installation of new Play Equipment

Notice Description

Fox Road Play Area, Easton, Bristol - Design, Build, Supply and Installation of new Play Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae561afc-dcf6-47da-8503-fe7112e489be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e5904f-efed-4f4e-a337-84ae7e33eca4
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
SME

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

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45000000 - Construction work

77313000 - Parks maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,405 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,405 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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