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BBC 0625 - Further Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Lot 1 Playground Equipment - AWARD

BBC - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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05 Aug 2025 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by BBC - Environmental Services, based in Churchgate, Cheshunt, Herts, United Kingdom, focuses on upgrading playground facilities under the title "BBC 0625 - Further Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Lot 1 Playground Equipment." This award phase involves enhancing various locations such as Yukon Close and Whit Hern Park to improve safety, inclusivity, and accessibility by October 2026. The procurement, classified under CPV codes for playground and park equipment, follows an open procedure. The submission deadline was 14th July 2025, with contract execution set to commence from 6th October 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for companies experienced in playground and recreational equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, durable installations with a focus on inclusivity and safety features. Wicksteed Leisure Limited, the awarded supplier, is adept in this sector, showcasing experience that other similar businesses may leverage to compete in future tenders, especially those targeting public infrastructure improvement in community-focused environments. Businesses with innovative designs that enhance physical activity and social skills in accessible formats would find this procurement field highly suitable.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBC 0625 - Further Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Lot 1 Playground Equipment - AWARD

Notice Description

Yukon Close: The objective of the procurement is to separate the toddler and junior areas by relocating the existing metal railings, add flat swings and cradle swings, replace seesaw and improve inclusivity. This is to encourage local residents and children to make use of the LEAP. Helping to encourage children develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Penton Drive: To replace/upgrade older pieces of equipment including roundabout and basket swing, as well as options for improved inclusivity. The improvements of this play area will remain similar, and upgrades are being made for an increase in safety. Helping to encourage children to develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Richardson Crescent: The objectives of the procurement are to remove older pieces of equipment from the toddler area and replace with an improved and updated layout separating toddler and junior sections of play. Introduction of Flat swings for Junior provision. The improvements of this play area will remain similar, and upgrades are being made for an increase in safety. Helping to encourage children to develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Gosse Close: To replace/upgrade flat swings and older pieces of equipment and provide a new springer as well as improved inclusivity. The improvements of this play area will remain similar, and upgrades are being made for an increase in safety. Helping to encourage children to develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Whit Hern Park: Introduction of floor markings en route to school/nursery to promote physical activity, social skill development, develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Post Installation Inspection: Post installation Inspection to be undertaken at each site by the play inspection company. Further details, including the specification, can be found in the tender documents available for download from Supply Hertfordshire, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire, the Council's electronic tendering portal. The closing date for submissions is 12:00 noon on Monday 14th July 2025 and the deadline for queries is 17:00pm on Monday 7th July 2025, all queries should be made via the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a154f66e-f5ce-4e95-9ef9-377e89f863ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2026 1-2 years
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
BBC - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTS
Postcode
EN8 9XQ
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Broxbourne
Electoral Ward
Rosedale and Bury Green
Westminster Constituency
Broxbourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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