Award

Sele Play Park

HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 11:48

TenderUpdate

15 Aug 2025 at 14:20

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

Hexham Town Council, a sub-central government public authority, sought proposals for the refurbishment of Sele Play Park, located in Hexham, Northumberland. The procurement process involved designing and building a play area incorporating new playground equipment, surfacing, and landscaping suitable for users ranging from toddlers to mid-teens. The contract was awarded to KOMPAN SCOTLAND LTD with an anticipated construction period from 31 March 2026 to 1 June 2026. The tender adopted an open procedure within the goods category, with the decision made on 12 January 2026 following the submission assessment. The project aligns with the latest legal framework as stipulated by the UK Public General Acts, and involves site work within a fenced delineated area. Proposals needed to exclude VAT and ideally required participants to be registered with the Association of Play Industries.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in playground installations, landscaping, and construction. With a gross value of £252,000, the project allows for expansion within the expanding leisure and recreational facilities market. It particularly suits small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in play equipment and surfacing installations, with all bids at the final stage coming from SMEs, indicating a substantial interest and opportunity for growth. The scope for increasing the complexity and range of the installation through additional equipment may further enhance business opportunities should grants or additional funding become available. The requirement for professional accreditations and experience implies that businesses with established credentials in the industry are well-positioned to benefit from collaborations within the scope of this tender.

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Notice Title

Sele Play Park

Notice Description

1.1 Hexham Town Council are seeking Design and Build fee proposals from experience play area installers to provide a fit for purpose play area with a range of play equipment alongside a surfacing and landscaping proposal appropriate to the site and its users. 1.2 The intention is to retain the existing user age range of toddlers up to mid-teens. 1.3 It is anticipated that construction work will be carried out in during 2026. Tenders are to include an indicative programme of works along with an anticipated start date, both to be agreed between the Town Council and the preferred Contractor. 1.4 The play park is located in the north east corner of the Sele within a fenced off area. This fenced area defines the site boundaries. 1.5 All tender prices are to be net, excluding VAT. 1.6 Tenderers should ideally be registered with the API (Association of Play Industries) however, other relevant accreditations will be considered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Scope to include additional equipment should additional grant monies become available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058921
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026193-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 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
HEXHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEXHAM
Postcode
NE46 3RR
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
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
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Hexham West
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN SCOTLAND

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