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Norton South Play area

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Stockton on Tees Borough Council involved the construction of the "Norton South Play Area," aimed at developing a play area for children under the age of 8. The contracting authority, located in Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom, targeted a sustainable and robust design with both formal play equipment and natural play features. The procurement stage is marked as "complete," with the tender having been awarded to KOMPAN SCOTLAND LTD. This direct procurement, conducted without competition due to being below the threshold, was valued at £45,000. The contract period spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the playground equipment and leisure facilities construction industry. With a focus on sustainability and maintenance efficiency, companies specialising in innovative and durable play solutions are likely to thrive. The project, though already awarded, illustrates the types of expertise in demand that could lead to future opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like KOMPAN SCOTLAND LTD, which succeeded in securing this contract, exemplify how niche expertise and creative product offerings can facilitate business growth in public sector procurements.

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Notice Title

Norton South Play area

Notice Description

Stockton Borough Council aims to develop a new play area on land adjacent to the former Norton Comprehensive School site. The play area will cater for pre-schoolchildren, and for children up to an age range of under 8 years old. Formal units of play equipment should, where feasible, be complemented by informal, natural play features. Any play equipment and supporting infrastructure needs to be as robust and as sustainable as possible. Where feasible, a 'maintenance light' approach should be adopted. Value is PS45,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05941a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053919-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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