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Citywide Play Area Upgrades

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Citywide Play Area Upgrades" project. This involves upgrading playground equipment across the city by partnering with suppliers to replace play items and safety surfaces. Classified under the "Playground equipment" industry category, the project is based in the North West of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on 16th June 2025 and ending on 31st December 2026. The tender was valued at £683,000, with KOMPAN Ltd, Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, and Sutcliffe Play Ltd selected as suppliers. Interested parties were required to submit their proposals by 13th March 2025. The procurement method falls under the "Other" category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and refurbishment works. It provides a platform for companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to contribute to public infrastructure improvements and expand their portfolio. Given Liverpool City Council's commitment to enhancing community spaces, businesses with innovative and practical solutions in playground design and construction would find this project highly beneficial for growth and visibility. The inclusion of SMEs as suitable suppliers underscores the Council’s interest in fostering diverse participation in public contracts.

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Notice Title

Citywide Play Area Upgrades

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council are seeking bids from perspective suppliers to support the project of refurbishing play areas in the City, by replacing play equipment and safety surfaces. Suppliers will be asked to provide their plan for the space and must meet elements of criteria which will be set out in this specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da60f7a0-413c-4a66-9c1f-9bdeb4d45314
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112d9026-457b-48b0-bef1-2ec3d0af4a22
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£683,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£682,552 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Thomas
Contact Email
jessica.thomas@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

KOMPAN

SUTCLIFFE PLAY

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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