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MBC - Play area surfacing repairs at various sites in Maidstone, Kent

Maidstone Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 09:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Dec 2025 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Oct 2025 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 19:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Maidstone Borough Council, identified as document ID 057854-2026, involved awarding the contract for "Play area surfacing repairs at various sites in Maidstone, Kent" to Playcubed Limited. The procurement, classified under the works category, utilised an open competition method for this below-threshold project. Key elements included processes such as playground equipment maintenance and surfacing work, specifically in the Maidstone, Kent area. The contract was officially signed on 27 January 2026, with an active award status effective from 28 January 2026 to 30 April 2028. The procurement was executed by TMT Procurement Partnership, a sub-central government public authority, with a legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in playground equipment and landscaping services, to capitalise on similar contracts. With a focus on localised work in playground equipment, maintenance, and surfacing within public spaces, businesses offering these services are ideally positioned to compete in this sector. The procurement emphasises cost and quality as evaluation criteria, thus encouraging businesses to deliver value-driven propositions in future tenders of this nature. This project serves as a valuable case study for SMEs aiming to expand their market presence in community-focused infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC - Play area surfacing repairs at various sites in Maidstone, Kent

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a contractor to undertake play area surfacing repairs include all preparatory work and base preparation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057854-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45233250 - Surfacing work except for roads

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£76,405 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£76,405 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Maidstone Borough Council
Additional Buyers

TMT Procurement Partnership

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Playcubed Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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