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Magdalen Recreation Gound

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2025 at 18:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Great Yarmouth Borough Council with support from East Suffolk Council, involved the enhancement of the Magdalen Recreation Ground. This contract, awarded on 1st September 2025, focuses on the installation of new play and outdoor gym equipment, including a multi-use games area and a skatepark. Located in the UKH15 region of the United Kingdom, the project falls under several industry categories such as playground equipment and landscaping work for recreational areas. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," and the procurement stage is now complete with the contract being active from 1st September 2025 to 19th December 2025. Key dates in the process included the signing of the contract on 22nd August 2025.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in playground and recreational area installations, as well as firms skilled in landscaping for sports grounds. Companies like WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, who secured the contract, are particularly well-suited to these opportunities due to their expertise in providing comprehensive recreational and sporting services. Engaging in such projects can foster growth by enhancing portfolio diversity and expanding business reach within public sector projects across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Magdalen Recreation Gound

Notice Description

To provide and install new play equipment, a Multiuse games area, outdoor gym equipment and skatepark area Works to include the removal and disposal of old play equipment and ancillary items and to provide new facilities as detailed in specifications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038409-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,833 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

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