Award

Emsley's Rec Play Area Refurbishment

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 16:44

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council administered a public procurement process for the refurbishment of Emsley's Rec Play Area, under the project "Emsley's Rec Play Area Refurbishment". The project involved the installation of new play equipment and safety surfacing, categorised under the "works" industry. It took place in Bradford, United Kingdom (region UKE41). This open competition was conducted below the threshold with a key tender deadline on 28 November 2025 and culminated in an award notice published on 7 January 2026. Landscape Engineering Ltd, a Burnley-based SME, successfully secured the contract valued at £49,358.54 (net), with the contract period slated from 6 February 2026 to 28 May 2027.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in playground installation and safety surfacing, particularly those familiar with landscaping work. The contract's open competition format suited a variety of enterprises, as evidenced by participation from six small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the final bidding stage. Companies possessing membership in Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) were particularly positioned to compete effectively. Moreover, the procurement emphasis on quality, social value, and pricing criteria provided a balanced evaluation approach, facilitating fair opportunity for well-prepared suppliers.

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Notice Title

Emsley's Rec Play Area Refurbishment

Notice Description

Refurbishment of the existing play area, including the installation of new play equipment and associated safety surfacing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001226-2026
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

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£49,358 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 28 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Walbank
Contact Email
michael.walbank@bradford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANDSCAPE ENGINEERING

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