Award

Design, Supply and Installation of Play Park Upgrades

HAWKINGE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 12:26

TenderUpdate

29 Oct 2025 at 10:20

TenderUpdate

14 Oct 2025 at 09:54

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Hawkinge Town Council, based in the United Kingdom, who acted as the buyer for the tender titled "Design, Supply and Installation of Play Park Upgrades." This project falls under the industry category of works and focuses on playground equipment and landscaping work for playgrounds, specifically upgrading three play parks located in Hawkinge at Pannell Drive, Uphill, and Corbett Road. The procurement stage reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to HAGS-SMP LIMITED on 10th December 2025. The competitive process was conducted using an open procurement method, below the threshold, allowing interested parties to submit their tenders. The contract is planned to start on 1st March 2026 and end on 31st March 2026, following a successful completion of work within that month-long period.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment and landscaping to expand their portfolios and collaborate with public authorities. The project aims to improve infrastructure at the designated parks, advocating sustainability by encouraging recycling and optimisation of existing equipment where possible. Particularly suited to SMEs with expertise in play park installations, the scoring criteria for award focused primarily on quality (60%) and price (40%). The budget for the refurbishment is set at £106,000, providing a substantial scope for quality enhancements to serve the community while fostering business growth in the sector. This is an excellent opportunity for companies keen to leverage their expertise and contribute to community development in Hawkinge.

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Notice Title

Design, Supply and Installation of Play Park Upgrades

Notice Description

The upgrade of 3 play parks in Hawkinge, located at Pannell Drive, Uphill and Corbett Road, as described in tender notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082436-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£106,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£100,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAWKINGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAWKINGE
Postcode
CT18 7FP
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
North Downs East
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAGS-SMP

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