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Cumberland Play Equipment and Play Area Surfacing

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 Dec 2025 at 13:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Nov 2025 at 18:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cumberland Council focused on the supply and installation of play equipment and play area surfacing within the United Kingdom. This project, titled "Cumberland Play Equipment and Play Area Surfacing," falls under the industry category of goods and works, specifically targeting playground equipment and surface works. It covers a framework agreement set to last from 12th December 2025 to 11th December 2028, with a potential one-year extension. The open procedure procurement method allowed for strong supplier competition, resulting in a comprehensive contract awarded to multiple SMEs, demonstrating a robust and competitive engagement within the procurement stage.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in playground equipment and surface works. With Cumberland Council providing a structured procurement path and the possibility of bidding for distinct lots, businesses can secure positions in both supply and service provisions, enhancing market presence. Suppliers experienced in collaborating with local authorities and community partners, offering quality manufacturing and installation services, along with value-for-money solutions, will find these opportunities well-suited to their capabilities, allowing for sustained business expansion and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cumberland Play Equipment and Play Area Surfacing

Notice Description

This ITT seeks to procure a number of suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for positions on a new framework agreement, providing council officers with a procurement route for new and improved play facilities. The location and specific features of any works to be procured through the framework will depend on the availability of funding and be based on the outcomes of targeted community consultation. The contract will continue for a period of three years, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. There is the potential for a contract extension of 1 year, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. Delivery Specifics and Logistics - suppliers tendering for a position on this framework will be experienced in working with local authorities and community partners to deliver compliant, innovative and exciting play opportunities, whilst also offering reassurances with regards to quality manufacturing and installation, together with value for money. Lotting - the framework agreement will be divided into two lots, to aid suppliers in applying for categories of work in which they specialise and avoiding the potential for suitable suppliers to decline the opportunity to tender. * Lot 1 - 'Supply and Installation of Play Equipment and Safer Surfacing' relates mostly to full turnkey packages of new play area design and build. * Lot 2 - 'Supply and Installation of Safer Surfacing (repairs and upgrades)' concerns specialist surfacing works on sites where play equipment is being retained or re-used. Suppliers have the option to bid for positions and can be awarded places in both lots if successful.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054edc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086433-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

45233200 - Various surface works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

D C M PROJECTS LTD.

EIBEPLAY LIMITED

HAGS-SMP LIMITED

KOMPAN SCOTLAND LTD

PLAYDALE PLAYGROUNDS LIMITED

PROLUDIC LIMITED

Play and Leisure Ltd

RTC SAFETY SURFACES LIMITED

SOFT SURFACES LTD.

SUTCLIFFE PLAY LIMITED

WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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