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020336 Finch Wood Play Area

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2026 at 13:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Knowsley Council, focused on landscaping works for the Finch Wood Play Area, classified under landscaping work for playgrounds. This took place in the North West of the United Kingdom with key stages including the tender completion and award phases. The tender process started with a deadline on 18th February 2026, and following the completion of the procurement stage, the contract was awarded on 11th June 2026. The contract, valued at £99,267.80, covers the period from 15th June 2026 to 30th September 2026. This procurement was conducted under an 'Other' procurement method, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This landscaping project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground installations and outdoor landscaping services, especially those that can leverage SME or VCSE status. With Knowsley Council acting as the buyer, and having awarded the contract to Dunkil Developments Ltd, there are evident pathways for growth for businesses capable of delivering high-quality landscaping solutions within the specified timelines. Companies equipped with expertise in similar public sector projects will find themselves well-positioned to secure similar contracts and expand their portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

020336 Finch Wood Play Area

Notice Description

Landscaping Works for Finch Wood Play Area

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5af91a7-ab34-4069-99c5-2d9dc95aa8b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db6a9984-b3bb-40e8-ba1a-189da44d0b65
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,267 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUNKIL DEVELOPMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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