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LEPC Children's Play Area - Contract Award Notice

LANE END PARISH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2025 at 15:17

TenderUpdate

18 Jul 2025 at 12:24

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Lane End Parish Council as the buying organisation, entails a contract awarded for the construction of a children's play area. Located in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, the industry category is classified as works, involving landscaping and playground equipment installation. The procurement has reached the award stage as of November 2025, with a significant contract value awarded to HAGS-SMP Ltd. The open procurement method was utilised, reflecting a competitive process that attracted multiple bids. The contract award notice was published on 25th November 2025, and the contract period is set from 3rd March 2026 to 14th April 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in construction, landscaping, and outdoor equipment manufacturing, especially small and medium enterprises, which are highly regarded in the selection criteria. The contract encourages creativity and innovation in designing play areas that cater to a broad age range, incorporating modern and varied installations. Businesses with a solid track record in project management, alongside a well-established health and safety protocol, are well-suited to compete in such procurements. Engaging with this process could provide valuable growth opportunities through visibility, reputation enhancement, and portfolio expansion in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

LEPC Children's Play Area - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Procurement of Children's Play Area equipment and installations including associated works.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Should there be a need to vary or change the work to suit the project requirements.

Renewal: Precise contract duration to be agreed but it is expected to be between 4-6 weeks total.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076948-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£193,513 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 14 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANE END PARISH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MARLOW CONSTRUCTION & SURVEYING LIMITED

Contact Name
Hayley Glasgow, Matt Cornwell
Contact Email
clerk@laneendparishcouncil.gov.uk, matt@marlowcs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7787 155906, 01494 437111

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP12 4FS
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Marlow
Westminster Constituency
Beaconsfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAGS-SMP

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