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National Play Equipment DPS

Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Foresty Commission)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 Oct 2025 at 12:03

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26 Jul 2024 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is overseeing a procurement process titled "National Play Equipment DPS." This process is a dynamic purchasing system, inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of play equipment across England. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on park and playground equipment. The updated tender details were issued on 20 October 2025, and the process is currently in the tender update stage, reflecting its ongoing nature. Submission of tenders or requests to participate must be done electronically through the Panacea Software platform. This opportunity is classified under the CPV code 43325000, and it is structured using a restricted procedure for inviting selective bids.

The National Play Equipment DPS offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in playground equipment and maintenance services. With a contract value of £2,000,000 extending till October 2028, companies with expertise in park infrastructure and dynamic purchasing systems can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios. The process encourages participation from a maximum of 999 entities, highlighting a broad competitive landscape within the UK. Businesses that provide electronic submissions can benefit from this well-structured opportunity, designed to foster competitive and innovative solutions in public play equipment projects throughout England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Play Equipment DPS

Notice Description

Forestry England are tendering for a Dynamic Purchasing System for Play Equipment Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance across the whole of England. Full details of the requirements can be found in the documentation provided.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England are tendering for a Dynamic Purchasing System for Play Equipment Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance for it's sites across England. Full details of the requirements can be found in the documentation provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066653-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2024 - 27 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Foresty Commission)
Additional Buyers

Forestry England (for and on behalf of the Forestry Commission)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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