Award

Playgrounds Improvements

EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Dec 2025 at 09:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

29 Sep 2025 at 08:12

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council involved the "Playgrounds Improvements" project, focused on enhancing three playgrounds located in the Epsom and Ewell area, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "works" industry category, specifically targeting playground equipment and leisure facilities construction. The procurement was finalised using a direct method, termed "Below threshold - without competition", due to its value. Wicksteed Leisure Limited, a UK-based SME, was awarded the contract, signed on 9th December 2025, with project activities carried out between 10th and 19th December 2025. The procurement process is complete, with the award of the contract recognised on 8th January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in playground equipment manufacturing and leisure facility construction to showcase their expertise and establish connections with public authorities. For small and medium-sized enterprises, like Wicksteed Leisure Limited, this kind of project can be a gateway to proving their capability and securing future public contracts. Companies specialising in manufacturing, landscape architecture, and recreational design would find this domain particularly beneficial for growth and expansion within the public sector. The successful tendering without the need for competition underscores potential niches for businesses able to offer unique or superior services in this market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Playgrounds Improvements

Notice Description

Improvements to three different playgrounds in Epsom and Ewell area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001274-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,322 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£163,322 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPSOM
Postcode
KT18 5BY
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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