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BBC 0625 - Further Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Lot 1 Playground Equipment

BROXBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Broxbourne Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the enhancement of playground facilities under the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Lot 1. The procurement, titled "BBC 0625 - Further Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement," involved works across several locations including Yukon Close, Penton Drive, Richardson Crescent, Gosse Close, and Whit Hern Park. The project primarily falls under the goods category, focusing on park and playground equipment. The awarded contract, executed through a below-threshold procedure of unknown specifics, was signed on 7th August 2025, with the implementation period set from 6th October 2025 to 6th October 2026. Broxbourne Borough Council, operating from Cheshunt, United Kingdom, led this procurement with a gross contract value of £67,200, dated 8th August 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the playground equipment industry, particularly those that can offer innovative and high-quality solutions aimed at improving inclusivity and safety. Companies specialising in durable and cost-efficient playground installations are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier Wicksteed Leisure Limited, headquartered in Kettering, can leverage such contracts to enhance their project portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities in executing complex public sector projects. The focus on safety, inclusivity, and developmental benefits offers a marketplace for suppliers who can contribute to community enhancement and development initiatives. Businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the UK regions are likely to find such contracts highly beneficial for growth and strategic positioning.

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Notice Title

BBC 0625 - Further Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Lot 1 Playground Equipment

Notice Description

Yukon Close: The objective of the procurement is to separate the toddler and junior areas by relocating the existing metal railings, add flat swings and cradle swings, replace seesaw and improve inclusivity. This is to encourage local residents and children to make use of the LEAP. Helping to encourage children develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Penton Drive: To replace/upgrade older pieces of equipment including roundabout and basket swing, as well as options for improved inclusivity. The improvements of this play area will remain similar, and upgrades are being made for an increase in safety. Helping to encourage children to develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Richardson Crescent: The objectives of the procurement are to remove older pieces of equipment from the toddler area and replace with an improved and updated layout separating toddler and junior sections of play. Introduction of Flat swings for Junior provision. The improvements of this play area will remain similar, and upgrades are being made for an increase in safety. Helping to encourage children to develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Gosse Close: To replace/upgrade flat swings and older pieces of equipment and provide a new springer as well as improved inclusivity. The improvements of this play area will remain similar, and upgrades are being made for an increase in safety. Helping to encourage children to develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Whit Hern Park: Introduction of floor markings en route to school/nursery to promote physical activity, social skill development, develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Post Installation Inspection: Post installation Inspection to be undertaken at each site by the play inspection company. Estimated Cost PS60,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047140-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2026 1-2 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
BROXBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHUNT
Postcode
EN8 9XQ
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Broxbourne
Electoral Ward
Rosedale and Bury Green
Westminster Constituency
Broxbourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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