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"All Aboard" playscape exhibition at Preston Park Museum

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 14:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council recently completed a direct procurement process for the "All Aboard" playscape exhibition at Preston Park Museum. This project, categorised under museum-exhibition services, involved the design, fabrication, and installation of a playscape specifically tailored for children's interaction within the museum. The procurement, finalised through a direct award to Usual Projects, began with a contract signed on 22 April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 28 February 2026. The procurement method was below threshold and conducted without competition, leveraging Usual Projects' specialised expertise in creating robust and tour-able museum exhibitions. The transaction, valued at £161,586.48 gross, is located in the UKC11 region, specifically Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bespoke design and construction, particularly those adept at crafting sustainable, child-friendly museum installations. It is well-suited for small to medium enterprises with a proven track record in delivering complex exhibitions that require a high level of durability and interactivity. Companies operating within the creative and cultural sectors, as well as those with capabilities in creating mobile or adaptive exhibits, can find similar prospects for business expansion through such specialised contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

"All Aboard" playscape exhibition at Preston Park Museum

Notice Description

The design, fabrication and installation of "All Aboard" playscape exhibition for SDR200 at Preston Park Museum. Process of direct award. Supplier has been recommended due to their experience and skills in delivering these specialist playscape exhibitions for museums. They have experience with similar venues such as Mini Brum (Birmingham Museum), Centre for Life and the National Railway Museum. Playscapes are very specialist as it includes bespoke design and built structures that are robust and suitable for children within the museum. They also have experience in designing and building exhibitions that can be tour-able which is vital for the longevity of this exhibition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059449
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053986-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£134,655 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

USUAL PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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