Award

QQ25/002 Design, Installation & Maintenance of a Play Area at Hamble

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 13:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

06 May 2025 at 08:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "QQ25/002 Design, Installation & Maintenance of a Play Area at Hamble" contract. As part of this service-oriented procurement, the Council sought experienced contractors for the full-scale replacement and maintenance of playground equipment at Hamble, Belgrave, Tamworth, Staffordshire. The project was conducted through an open procurement method, below the specified threshold, aiming to ensure equal competition. The contract commenced on 7th July 2025 and was completed by 29th August 2025, with the contract award made to Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Northamptonshire. The contract's gross value was £43,750, and all related tendering activities concluded by 3rd June 2025.

This procurement exercise offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in recreational, cultural, and sporting services, particularly those providing innovative playground solutions. By engaging in such public procurement processes, businesses can enhance their portfolios and expand into new regions under the public authority's projects. Companies with knowledge and experience in playground equipment design and maintenance could gain considerable experience and strengthen their competitive edge by participating in similar tenders managed by sub-central government entities like Tamworth Borough Council. This contract, with its emphasis on quality and social value, underscores the importance of comprehensive service offerings bundled with safety assurances, presenting an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities and grow alongside public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QQ25/002 Design, Installation & Maintenance of a Play Area at Hamble

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Contractor with reputable knowledge and experience of design, installation and maintenance of playground equipment. The Contractor will carry out a full removal and replacement of the existing equipment, create a new play area and cover with a suitable safe surface and give clear, full guarantees for the new safety surface and the new play equipment. The play area location is Hamble, Belgrave, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2JE

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Two further weeks is allowed for any delivery or installation delays

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ccf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046562-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 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
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tamworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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