Award

Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 10:52

Tender

18 Sep 2025 at 09:05

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework" has been led by Norse Commercial Services Limited on behalf of Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of sports goods and equipment, specifically playground equipment, and is situated in various parks across the districts of Rochford and Brentwood in the UK. The current stage of this procurement is the 'Award' stage, with contracts officially signed on 26 November 2025. The framework, valued at £3,600,000, covers a period from 1 December 2025 to 6 November 2028, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement process was conducted via an open competition below the threshold, establishing a closed framework for up to five suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the playground equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-positioned to compete, given that all suppliers awarded are SMEs, except one large enterprise. The closed framework method allows selected companies to compete for specific projects valued above £10,000 through further competition, assessed primarily on quality. This structured approach enables businesses to showcase expertise in manufacturing and installing playground equipment, enhancing their market credibility and client base within local authorities. Companies that offer innovative, durable, and environmentally friendly products are particularly likely to benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework

Notice Description

The NORSE GROUP are the largest commercial local authority trading company in the UK, with the aim of improving people's lives whilst generating a sustainable and ethical profit for the public sector. On behalf of Rochford District Council & Brentwood Borough Council Norse are seeking suitably qualified bids for the supply and installation of play equipment via a closed framework. This Framework is intended for use for Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils only, and Norse Commercial Services as the Contracting Authority, may make any award to appoint suppliers to this Framework through this competition. Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils are authorised to award call-off contracts under this Framework during its term. Norse Group are seeking bids from suitably qualified suppliers for the establishment of a closed framework of up to 5 suppliers for the supply and installation of play equipment and surfaces. The equipment is planned to be installed over a number of play parks over the next four years within the Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Councils. The smallest size of play park area is around 1,000m2 and the largest would be around 3,000m2. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001745675

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085793-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

37450000 - Field and court sports equipment

37535200 - Playground equipment

45212213 - Sport markings works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 6 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Adam Aldridge, Melanie Vines
Contact Email
adam.aldridge@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk, melanie.vines@norsegroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
01603 894238

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Roche South
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

EIBE PLAY

HAGS-SMP

KOMPAN

PROLUDIC

WICKSTEED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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