Award

L-375 Upton Rocks Park Play Area Re-Surfacing

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

19 May 2025 at 11:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Halton Borough Council has awarded Ground Inc Ltd a contract for the re-surfacing of the Upton Rocks Park play area in Widnes, under the industry category of construction works (CPV 45000000). The contracting process, classified as 'Other' in procurement method details, was initiated through a tender and has reached the award stage on 19 May 2025. The contract, with a value of £41,596.50, involves replacing the wet-pour base and coloured EPDM overlay in the children's play area. Work is slated to begin on 5 June 2025 and conclude by 30 June 2025, providing businesses with targeted opportunities in this timeframe. The project location is accessible via Falkirk Avenue, with the nearest residential postcode being WA8 9XA.

This procurement, while complete, highlights potential growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction work, particularly those with expertise in playground safety surfacing and related products. Businesses capable of executing similar projects could find opportunities through Halton Borough Council's future tenders. Engagement in such public procurement can establish credibility and expand business portfolios, especially for companies seeking to increase their market presence within regional construction projects. As Ground Inc Ltd, an SME, has successfully secured this contract, similar businesses may also benefit from exploring local Government procurement channels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L-375 Upton Rocks Park Play Area Re-Surfacing

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is the replacement of wet-pour base and coloured EPDM overlay to children's play area. The works comprise the removal and disposal of existing safety surfacing and laying of new wet-pour base and coloured EPDM overlay to children's play area. The location is Upton Rocks Park, Widnes. Vehicle Entrance Falkirk Avenue. The nearest residential postcode is WA8 9XA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bea9595d-049a-4d4b-89b8-3d712d0558c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7993b2e-06bd-4d46-a94d-2bac41dc5222
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,596 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,596 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 4UB
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Mersey & Weston
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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