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St Wilfrid's Play Area refurbishment

HALTON WITH AUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 15:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the St Wilfrid's Play Area refurbishment was spearheaded by the Halton with Aughton Parish Council, a public authority in Lancaster, United Kingdom. The project involved the removal of existing equipment and the supply and installation of new playground equipment, categorised under goods in the industry of park and playground equipment. This contract, identified as "072891-2025", has been completed through a limited procurement method that focused on a below-threshold competition. The award was finalised on 28th August 2025, with the contract period running from 8th October to 15th October 2025. The refurbishment is expected to span multiple regions within the UK.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the goods category, particularly those specialising in park and playground equipment. Companies like ESP PLAY LIMITED, which has been identified as the successful supplier, demonstrate the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to gain traction in public contracts. The nature of this project, involving supply and installation, is ideal for businesses with expertise in outdoor facilities and equipment. Such contracts can help businesses expand their market reach and enhance their credibility in the public procurement sector, paving the way for further opportunities in similar projects across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

St Wilfrid's Play Area refurbishment

Notice Description

Removal of existing equipment Supply and installation of new equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dee8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072891-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 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
HALTON WITH AUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA2 6FD
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Halton-with-Aughton & Kellet
Westminster Constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESP PLAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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