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Dean Bank Play Area Ferryhill Town Council

FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 09:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Sep 2025 at 10:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 07:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

27 May 2025 at 13:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 May 2025 at 14:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for upgrading the Dean Bank Play Area in Ferryhill has been awarded following an open competition process. The buying organisation, Ferryhill Town Council, supported by Durham County Council as the procuring entity, sought a contractor to design, supply, and install the upgrade. Kompan Scotland Ltd, an SME, was awarded the contract valued at £110,400. The procurement was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, and the contract is set to be active from 19 January 2026 to 16 March 2026. This process reflects the commitment to enhancing recreational facilities in the region of UKC14, UK, benefiting local communities through improved infrastructure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those equipped for recreational and sporting services. SMEs like Kompan Scotland Ltd, which won this contract, demonstrate the potential for small to medium enterprises to secure public sector opportunities and expand their portfolios. The open competition nature of this procurement also underscores the importance of compliance with industry standards, such as relevant H&S certifications and associations like the API, ensuring quality and safety in public works projects. This environment fosters growth for businesses willing to diversify into public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dean Bank Play Area Ferryhill Town Council

Notice Description

Design, Supply and Install of Dean Bank Play Area Upgrade on behalf of Ferryhill Town Council. For PS93,000

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement is being facilitated by Durham County Council on behalf of Ferryhill Town Council. Ferryhill Town Council are inviting suppliers to participate in preliminary engagement to gain insight from the market with the purpose of making any potential future exercise, well framed, feasible, focused and of likely interest to the market. This document is not an invitation for formal expressions of interest or an invitation to bid. It is for information only and will not be used to unfairly advantage any participating supplier. The exercise focuses on the market, rather than on the merits of individual suppliers. It involves no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05148f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073400-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 16 Mar 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
FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

Durham County Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FERRYHILL
Postcode
DL17 8JL
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kompan Scotland Ltd

Further Information

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