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TENDER FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION OF OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS / MULTI-USE GAMES AREAS (MUGAS) AND OUTDOOR GYMS

FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is seeking tenders for the annual inspection of outdoor play areas, multi-use games areas (MUGAs), and outdoor gyms. This procurement falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category, specifically sporting services, and is conducted through an open competition method. The council, located in Enniskillen, United Kingdom, is inviting qualified contractors to submit tenders by 17th October 2025, with enquiries accepted until 10th October 2025. The contract, valued at £75,000, will commence on 24th October 2025 and initially run until 31st December 2026, with the potential to extend up to 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the inspection and maintenance sector looking to expand into the Northern Irish market. Companies with expertise in outdoor recreational facility inspections will find this opportunity particularly advantageous, especially those experienced in servicing multiple sites. Given the requirement for competent contractors with relevant qualifications, businesses with established training records and a strong track record in similar projects will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender can offer long-term prospects as the contract includes potential extensions and several renewal periods.

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Notice Title

TENDER FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION OF OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS / MULTI-USE GAMES AREAS (MUGAS) AND OUTDOOR GYMS

Notice Description

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council invite tenders for the annual Inspection of Outdoor Play Areas, Multi Use Games Areas and Outdoor Gyms. The council requires the services of a competent contractor to provide comprehensive annual independent inspections of all council owned or managed Play Areas, Multi Use Games Areas and Outdoor Gyms including Play or Gym Equipment, Surfacing, perimeter gates and fencing and ancillary items. All contractors must be suitably qualified and able to provide evidence of competence, relevant qualifications, and training records. The contractor is required to undertake annual inspections across 110 parent sites located in the Fermanagh and Omagh District, which collectively include 170 individual site categories.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of two years from the date of award with an option to extend for a further three x 12-month periods at the sole discretion of the Council. The annual inspections and reports for all sites must be conducted and completed as follows: * Year 1 - 8 Weeks from the Date of Award * Year 2 - 01/09/2026 - 31/12/2026 The following shall apply if any subsequent extension periods are awarded * Year 3 - 01/09/2027 - 31/12/2027 * Year 4 - 01/09/2028 - 31/12/2028 * Year 5 - 01/09/2029 - 31/12/2029

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a38e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060297-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92600000 - Sporting services

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FERMANAGH AND OMAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@fermanaghomagh.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ENNISKILLEN
Postcode
BT74 7BA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Fermanagh and Omagh
Electoral Ward
Portora
Westminster Constituency
Fermanagh and South Tyrone

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