Award

Play Park Upgrades for Taunton Town Council

TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2025 at 13:24

TenderUpdate

11 Aug 2025 at 09:29

TenderUpdate

31 Jul 2025 at 13:05

Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 11:47

Planning

14 May 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for upgrading play parks in Taunton, managed by Taunton Town Council, has reached the award stage. The project, titled "Play Park Upgrades for Taunton Town Council," falls under the industry category of park and playground equipment and is located in the UKK23 region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 10th December 2025, with the standstill period concluding on 19th December 2025. The procurement process employed an open procedure with the contract valued at £1,200,000, emphasizing goods that exceed the threshold. The contract period is scheduled from 31st March 2026 to 1st April 2030, with potential for extension to 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs, as demonstrated by KOMPAN LIMITED, an SME, being awarded the contract. It involves the design and installation of playground equipment, which suits companies specialising in play area designs, equipment supply, and installation services. Businesses focusing on sustainable and inclusive play environments can leverage this opportunity to showcase innovative solutions and enhance their portfolio with large-scale public contracts. Furthermore, the requirement for a proactive repair and maintenance schedule for ten years indicates long-term business potential in the maintenance sector.

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Notice Title

Play Park Upgrades for Taunton Town Council

Notice Description

As per ITT description for Play Park Upgrades for Taunton Town Council

Planning Information

For further information please contact: procurement@taunton-tc.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081499-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Louise Rowe
Contact Email
procurement@taunton-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441823793781

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 9QQ
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN

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