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Tender for Play Area Works within the Borough of Ards and North Down

Ards and North Down Borough Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 14:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 12:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 13:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 11:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 16:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ards and North Down Borough Council focuses on the provision of new, replacement, and maintenance of play areas within the Borough of Ards and North Down, located in Bangor, Northern Ireland. This contract is classified under the 'works' category with playground equipment, park and playground equipment, landscaping for playgrounds, complete or part construction and civil engineering work, and repair and maintenance services as key components. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, and currently sits at the award stage following its completion on 17 April 2026. The overarching contract period started on 17 April 2026 and is initially set for two years, with options for extension up to 2031. The consultation and submission deadlines were extended, indicating the Council's commitment to inclusive and thorough participation, with electronic submissions allowed in English. The gross contract value accounts to £6,120,000 encompassing two lots, 'Northern Area' and 'Southern Area', each estimated at £3,060,000 gross.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying playground and park equipment, landscaping services, and construction, especially those rooted in Northern Ireland. The procurement clearly favours SMEs, which indicates a dedication to fostering business growth within smaller enterprises. Companies capable of delivering innovative playground designs, high play value, and strong technical assessments are poised to benefit, with the emphasis placed on quality and social value in the decision-making criteria. Furthermore, there might be substantial additional work involving externally funded refurbishments or developments like skateparks and pump tracks, presenting vast avenues for companies specialising in such niches. Firms adhering to high-quality standards, performance criteria, and timely delivery schedules will be ideal candidates for renewal opportunities under this agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Play Area Works within the Borough of Ards and North Down

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the provision of new and replacement play areas, and play area maintenance within the Borough area.

Lot Information

Northern Area

Provision of new and replacement play areas, and play area maintenance within the Northern Area (as defined in the tender documents) of the borough of Ards and North Down.

Options: As detailed in the tender documents, during the course of the contract, the successful contractors may be asked to carry out some externally funded play area refurbishments and/or new play area developments that fall under the scope of this contract. Council may use this contract to deliver specialist play provision outside of the skillset of traditional play equipment providers, for example (but not limited to) the provision of skateparks and pump tracks.

Renewal: The Council anticipates that the Contract will commence on 1 April 2026 initially for a two-year period, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3x 12-month periods, reviewed annually and subject to the successful provider meeting the required standards and performance requirements.

Southern Area

Provision of new and replacement play areas, and play area maintenance within the Southern Area (as defined in the tender documents) of the borough of Ards and North Down.

Options: As detailed in the tender documents, during the course of the contract, the successful contractors may be asked to carry out some externally funded play area refurbishments and/or new play area developments that fall under the scope of this contract. Council may use this contract to deliver specialist play provision outside of the skillset of traditional play equipment providers, for example (but not limited to) the provision of skateparks and pump tracks.

Renewal: The Council anticipates that the Contract will commence on 1 April 2026 initially for a two-year period, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3x 12-month periods, reviewed annually and subject to the successful provider meeting the required standards and performance requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e0d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035248-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT20 4BT
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GARDEN ESCAPES (IRELAND) LIMITED

Play and Leisure Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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