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Stowmarket Recreation Ground Play Area Development

Stowmarket Town Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 14:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Nov 2025 at 16:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 14:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 16:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Stowmarket Recreation Ground Play Area Development was organised by Stowmarket Town Council, located in the United Kingdom. This initiative focused on developing a new 40m x 40m play area to include the design, supply, and installation of playground equipment enclosed by secure metal fencing. The contract was awarded through an open procedure, with the procurement stage completed, and the project was valued at £370,000. The contract was signed on 5th January 2026, with the work scheduled to conclude on 3rd April 2026. The project, part of the construction-related services under the works category, provides an opportunity which had key dates, such as the tender submission deadline on 23rd May 2025, for interested companies to compete for involvement in the project.

This tender created significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and playground equipment sectors, offering a substantial contract value. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would greatly benefit from such projects, especially those specialising in inclusive play solutions and safety surfacing, aligned with British safety standards. The open procurement method allowed for transparent competition and the potential for SMEs to expand their portfolios by showcasing innovative, environmentally sustainable designs that include comprehensive play opportunities for children of all abilities. Businesses experienced in providing sustainable construction solutions with a proven track record in similar community projects would be well suited to compete in tenders like this, enabling them to demonstrate value-added services that align with community and environmental objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stowmarket Recreation Ground Play Area Development

Notice Description

The design, supply, and installation of a new 40m x 40m play area at Stowmarket Recreation Ground. The play area will be enclosed by secure metal fencing, square in shape but with graded, sweeping rounded corners

Planning Information

Engagement visits w/c 07/04/25 Site Visits with Procurement Contact: 23rd, 24th & 25th April 2025 Tender Submission Deadline 12:00 hours on 12th May 2025 For further details, please contact: Karl Daniels, Head of Community Services Email: karld@stowmarket.org Or contact Stowmarket Town Council on: Telephone: 01449 612060 Email: info@stowmarket.org

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fcfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049745-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

37535100 - Swings

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535292 - Rope climbing equipment

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45236100 - Flatwork for miscellaneous sports installations

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Stowmarket Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOWMARKET
Postcode
IP14 1EZ
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mid Suffolk
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Proludic Ltd

Further Information

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