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Design and Build of Hurst Brook Play area

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by South Ribble Borough Council involves the design and build of the Hurst Brook Play Area in Chorley, targeting the construction industry category. This project, worth £148,798.56, has been awarded to Sutcliffe Play Ltd using the ESPO framework 115_25, which covers Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities in LOT 2. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract start on 18th April 2026 and the end on 31st July 2026, with the tender period having concluded on 16th January 2026. Located in North West England, this procurement was at the award stage as of 21st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs within the construction sector, given its focus on playground design and build. Sutcliffe Play Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has successfully secured the contract, showcasing the potential for similar-sized businesses to compete in future tenders. Companies skilled in providing innovative construction solutions for community and recreational spaces would be ideally positioned to benefit from participating in similar procurement processes, enhancing their market presence and fostering growth through collaboration with local councils like South Ribble Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Design and Build of Hurst Brook Play area

Notice Description

Chorley Borough Council awarded using ESPO framework 115_25 Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment LOT 2 for the design and build of Hurst Brook Play Area Chorley

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca3230d7-33ce-4e93-8651-63faa1486d63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c375d8e5-fb5a-4829-bf87-fc0bbf96feae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,798 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,798 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 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
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUTCLIFFE PLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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