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QEII Play Area Refurb

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, pertains to the "QEII Play Area Refurb" project, which involves the refurbishment of a play area in Penistone. Categorised under the "works" industry with additional services aspects, this procurement is located in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom (region code UKE31). The procurement stage has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Lightmain Company Ltd. The procurement method was limited, focusing on below-threshold competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 10th September 2025, and the project period from 6th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £48,439.51, with the work focusing primarily on playground equipment and landscaping.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in playground construction and landscaping, especially those capable of handling refurbishment works efficiently within a limited competition framework. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Lightmain Company Ltd, have proven to be well-suited for such projects, showcasing the capability to deliver specialised services in dedicated regions. This serves as a lucrative opportunity for similar SMEs that are adept at adhering to project timelines and budget constraints whilst providing high-quality public work enhancements.

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Notice Title

QEII Play Area Refurb

Notice Description

Refurbishment of the QEII Play Area, Penistone

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ee8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058446-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,366 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Whiting
Contact Email
jessicawhiting@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTMAIN

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