Award

FIRTH PARK PLAY IMPROVEMENTS

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 12:01

TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2025 at 07:01

Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Firth Park Play Improvements" project was conducted by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority. This project involved creating an updated and extended play area at Firth Park in Sheffield, with new play equipment, seating, and associated landscaping. The procurement process was conducted using an open competition method, which was a below-threshold procurement. The tender was initially opened and proceeded through various stages including tender updates and the award stage, ultimately leading to a contract being signed on 25th September 2025. The work is scheduled to begin on 20th October 2025 and conclude by 30th January 2026. Relevant industry categories involved in this procurement include landscaping work for playgrounds and parks, and playground equipment, indicating a focus on works in the region UKE32, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in playground and park equipment manufacturing as well as landscaping works. With Horticon Ltd awarded the contract, it highlights that businesses with a competitive edge in both quality and pricing have favourable prospects. For similar future tenders, companies capable of delivering high-quality, innovative designs while maintaining cost efficiency may find significant growth opportunities, especially those located in or familiar with the Yorkshire area and its local needs. The open competition process indicates that there are minimal barriers to entry, thus encouraging wider participation from qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

FIRTH PARK PLAY IMPROVEMENTS

Notice Description

Creation of an updated and extended area for play provision that includes new play equipment, seating and associated landscaping Firth Park in Sheffield.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065162-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112711 - Landscaping work for parks

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£286,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£286,100 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£247,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Oxley
Contact Email
lisa.oxley@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142736215

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORTICON

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