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Central Park Waterplay Area - Extra Items 2025

Dartford Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

25 Nov 2025 at 15:55

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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10 Sep 2025 at 12:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Sep 2025 at 10:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Dartford Borough Council, pertains to the "Central Park Waterplay Area - Extra Items 2025" project, conducted under the industry category of playground equipment. The project is located in Dartford, within the UKJ43 region of the United Kingdom. Initially in the tender stage, the contract advanced through award and is currently completed, although the contract was ultimately terminated as of 25th November 2025 due to the project being completed under the initially specified terms. Despite the termination, the procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement process was initiated for goods, and Ustigate Limited was the awarded supplier on 10th September 2025, with the contract period running from 11th to 30th September 2025.

This procurement offered opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying playground equipment, especially those positioned as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria. Ustigate Limited, being an SME, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to engage in such contracts, especially when the procurement method allows for direct awards without competition, fostering growth within local and niche markets. Engaging in such tenders could enable businesses to establish strategic partnerships with public authorities like Dartford Borough Council, thereby enhancing their portfolio and credibility in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Central Park Waterplay Area - Extra Items 2025

Notice Description

Major refurbishment of the waterplay area in 2023 as part of the Buccaneer Bay works required additional items

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059744
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076986-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dartford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ustigate Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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