Award

Thrybergh Country Park Play Area

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for the "Thrybergh Country Park Play Area" has reached the award stage, with Lightmain Company Ltd selected as the supplier. This project is under the jurisdiction of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, the contracting authority located in Rotherham, UK. The procurement falls within the 'works' industry category, specifically focusing on landscaping work for playgrounds. The project, valued at £117,645, involves the creation of a play area with fencing, surfacing, and planting works. The contract period is set from 9th February 2026 to 27th March 2026, with award notification occurring on 9th January 2026. The procurement was conducted as a further competition under the Council's External Works Framework, Lot 4.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as it involves specialist landscaping and construction work suitable for companies in the external works and playground construction sectors. Firms capable of combining creative landscaping with effective project management would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Such projects not only contribute to the regional development in the Yorkshire and the Humber area but also bolster participating firms' portfolios in public sector infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Thrybergh Country Park Play Area

Notice Description

Creation of play area with associated fencing, surfacing and planting works and items as described on the contract drawings and within the bill of quantities. This is a further competition via the Council's External Works Framework - Lot 4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2af7b2e-0874-4628-a2a9-eb4269f884d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38b1a350-f07c-4da5-9f0d-65cb1c8bdb9b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,645 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,645 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 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
ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanne Kirk
Contact Email
joanne.kirk@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1709334196

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTMAIN

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