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The Cherries Play Area Refurbishment

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 May 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "The Cherries Play Area Refurbishment" was undertaken by South Ribble Borough Council, aimed at revitalising a community play area in Leyland, England. This project falls under the construction work category and utilises a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective procurement method. The tendering phase concluded on 12th January 2026, and the contract is scheduled to start on 13th July 2026, ending on 31st August 2026. The contract, valued at £80,000, was awarded to Playdale Playgrounds Ltd, positioning the procurement at the award stage as of 24th March 2026.

This refurbishment project presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in outdoor playground equipment construction and refurbishment, particularly those registered under the ESPO Framework – Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment 115_25 LOT 1. SMEs are notably suited to this project as it targets the creation of community play spaces for children aged 1-6. With its focus on enhancing local amenities and accessibility, companies with expertise in sustainable and inclusive play area design would find this project conducive to business growth and reputation enhancement within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Cherries Play Area Refurbishment

Notice Description

Chorley Council invited bidders registered on the ESPO Framework -Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment 115_25 LOT 1 to submit their tenders for the The Cherries Play Area refurbishment. The project is to completely refurbish the existing play area at The Cherries. To create a play area specifically targeted at ages 1 - 6, for the local community to use that is accessible and usable all year round. The design is to complement the green setting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3a415b5-0314-41f7-bba2-60ae2ecd5f2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73529ac5-b0c0-46d8-9792-a456263e5f01
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLAYDALE PLAYGROUNDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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