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NIRF Playground - Installation and Surfacing

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council, acting as the buyer, awarded a contract titled "NIRF Playground - Installation and Surfacing" to GROUNDWORK LANDSCAPES LTD. The contract involves the removal of existing playground equipment, installation of new equipment supplied by the council, and the provision and installation of safety surfacing. This procurement falls under the "works" category and was done through a limited competition method, specifically "Below threshold - limited competition." The contracting process is now complete, with the contract being signed on 1st September 2025 and covering the period from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2026. The playground installation and surfacing will be carried out in Manchester, United Kingdom, under the industry classification of recreation installation (CPV code 45212140). The overall gross value of the contract is £392,944.20, with a net amount of £327,453.50.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in playground installations and landscaping, particularly those familiar with local government projects or contracts within the recreation sector. Small and medium enterprises like GROUNDWORK LANDSCAPES LTD, which fit the tender's scope under the "works" category, would find this contract particularly appealing. The project's sub-central government classification allows businesses to tap into local government-funded initiatives, potentially opening doors for similar future projects within Manchester or other UK regions.

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Notice Title

NIRF Playground - Installation and Surfacing

Notice Description

To deliver a programme of work removing existing playground equipment, install playground equipment supplied by MCC, and the supply and install of safety surfacing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060909-2025
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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£327,453 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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