115_25 Outdoor Playground, Fitness and Sports Facilities and Equipment (Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection)

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 12:07

Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Established by ESPO, a UK regional or local authority, the framework agreement is aimed at the design, supply, installation, maintenance, and inspection of outdoor playground, fitness, and sports facilities and equipment. The procurement falls under the goods category and features multiple lots addressing various sectors including playground equipment and sports surfaces. The current stage is the Tender with an anticipated contract period starting on 1st June 2025 and ending on 31st May 2027. The tendering process operates on an open procedure, covering the entire UK region, and suppliers can bid on multiple lots with a maximum validity period for bids set for 120 days from the 16th January 2025. This tender highlights non-price criteria prioritising quality in awarding decisions, fostering competitive bidding among suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in sectors related to playground equipment, sports facilities, urban furniture, and landscaping services. SMEs are encouraged to compete, benefiting from ESPO’s commitment to monitoring financial stability and offering extended framework agreements. Suppliers specialising in innovative design or bespoke solutions for recreational areas, fitness equipment, or surfacing like synthetic grass and rubber are particularly well-suited to participate. With the possibility for subsequent framework agreements through ESPO Trading Limited targeting third sector organisations, this procurement opens doors for wide-reaching business growth and collaboration opportunities across public and third sector markets within the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

115_25 Outdoor Playground, Fitness and Sports Facilities and Equipment (Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection)

Notice Description

An ESPO national framework for the design, supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and inspection of Outdoor Playground Equipment, Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Skate/BMX Parks, Parkour, Multi Use Games Areas, Water Play Areas and Sports Areas including associated services such as landscaping, fencing and outdoor furniture. Delivery and installation is direct to customers' sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Playground Equipment

To fulfil the playground equipment needs of customers within (but not limited to) educational and recreational environments including schools, smaller local authorities such as town and parish councils and larger local authorities such as City and Borough councils. This lot is designed to cover all goods and services associated with creating inclusive and accessible outdoor play areas to ensure users of all ages, genders and abilities are catered for. Customers will be able to access suppliers' full ranges of playground equipment and associated products and services for supply, delivery and installation to their individual sites. Projects commissioned under this lot can be of any value.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 2 - Bespoke Design Playground Equipment / Play areas

This lot is for the design, manufacture and installation of playground equipment of an original, accessible 'one of a kind' bespoke design based on the customers own specification and brief rather than from a standard / catalogue range of playground equipment. This lot is designed to cater for customers seeking special one-off products that are unique to them and their location to design, create and build one of kind destination play spaces that are truly accessible to all ages, genders and abilities. Projects commissioned under this lot can be of any value. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 3.1 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Steel - Macadam Surface

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Steel - Macadam Surface. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 3.2 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Steel - Synthetic Grass Surface (Sand Filled)

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Steel - Synthetic Grass Surface. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 3.3 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber on Steel Frame - Macadam Surface

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber on Steel Frame - Macadam Surface. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 3.4 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber on Steel Frame - Synthetic Grass Surface (Sand Filled)

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber on Steel Frame - Synthetic Grass Surface (Sand Filled). For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 4 - Skateparks / BMX Parks - In-Situ Concrete

Provision of Skate / BMX Parks - In-Situ Concrete. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 5 - Other Wheeled Sports Areas - Asphalt

Provision of other wheeled sports areas including pump tracks and bike trails - asphalt. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 6 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Provision of Outdoor Fitness Equipment. For delivery, supply and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 7 - Wet pour Rubber Surfacing

Provision of Wet pour Rubber Surfacing. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 8.1 - Sport and Play Surface - Synthetic Artificial Grass

Provision of Sport and Play Surfaces - Synthetic Artificial Grass. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 8.2 - Sport and Play Surface - Needle Punched Carpet

Provision of Sport and Play Surfaces - Needle Punched Carpet. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 9 - Football - 3rd Generation Synthetic Grass (3G) Pitch

For the provision of 3G Football Pitches. For delivery, supply and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 10.1 - Tennis Courts - Macadam

For the provision of Tennis Courts with Macadam surfacing. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 10.2 - Tennis Courts - Synthetic Grass

For the provision of Tennis Courts with synthetic grass surfacing. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 11 - Indoor Sensory and Soft Play Equipment

For the provision of indoor sensory equipment and soft play equipment. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 12 - Splash / Water Parks

For the provision of outdoor water play areas. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 13 - Inspection Reports - Play Equipment (including Surfacing) and Outdoor Sports

For the provision of Inspection Services and reports of condition status and risk level identification for Play Equipment, including Surfacing, and Outdoor Sports. To include remedial maintenance and repair services where appropriate. Services to be provided to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b234
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038549-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31518100 - Floodlights

34928400 - Urban furniture

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

37420000 - Gymnasium equipment

37440000 - Fitness equipments

37450000 - Field and court sports equipment

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535260 - Playground tunnels

37535270 - Playground sandboxes

37535280 - Playground bleachers

39112000 - Chairs

39143113 - Specialist soft furnishings

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39293300 - Artificial grass

39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities

45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work

45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities

45236112 - Flatwork for tennis court

45236114 - Flatwork for running tracks

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
41
Supplier Names

ABACUS PLAYGROUNDS LIMITED

ACE PLAY LIMITED

AXO LEISURE LTD

BACK-ON-TRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

BENDCRETE LEISURE LIMITED

BETONGPARK LIMITED

BLAKEDOWN SPORT AND PLAY LIMITED

CANVAS SPACES LIMITED

CLEVELAND LAND SERVICES (GUISBOROUGH) LIMITED

CREATIVE PLAY (UK) LIMITED

D C M PROJECTS LTD t/a DCM Surfaces

DRAGON PLAY AND SPORTS LTD

DURA-SPORT LIMITED

EIBEPLAY LIMITED

FAWNS RECREATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED

FENLAND LEISURE PRODUCTS LIMITED

FOSSE CONTRACTS LIMITED

FOUNTAINEERS LIMITED

GARDEN ESCAPES (IRELAND) LIMITED

GREENSPAN PROJECTS LTD

HAGS-SMP LIMITED

JUPITER PLAY AND LEISURE LTD

KOMPAN LIMITED

LARS PLAY LTD

LIGHTMAIN COMPANY LIMITED

MAVERICK INDUSTRIES LIMITED

MCARDLE SPORT-TEC LIMITED

PENTAGON SPORT LIMITED

PLAY AND LEISURE LIMITED

PLAYCUBED LTD

PLAYDALE PLAYGROUNDS LIMITED

PROLUDIC LIMITED

SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD

SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD t/a Fearless Ramps

SENSORY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

SPLASH PADS ENTERPRISES LIMITED

STREETSCAPE (PRODUCTS & SERVICES) LIMITED

SUTCLIFFE PLAY LIMITED

USTIGATE LIMITED

WHEELSCAPE LTD

WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

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