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Elms Meadow, Winkleigh Play Area Upgrade

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2025 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

Torridge District Council has completed a public procurement process for the "Elms Meadow, Winkleigh Play Area Upgrade," which involves the design, supply, and installation of new playground equipment within the existing site constraints. The tender, identified as DN793201, falls under the industry categories of playground equipment and construction work. Located in the UKK4 region, this project was executed under a limited competition procurement method, specifically because it fell below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 28th November 2025 to WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED, and the contract period is set from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £71,547.6.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in playground equipment design and construction works to establish themselves within local government sectors. Companies that can offer innovative and efficient solutions while adhering to site constraints and budget requirements will find such projects favorable for growth. Being a project within public authority and sub-central government classifications, the contract offers an excellent platform for suppliers to enhance their portfolios and prove their capabilities in delivering quality infrastructure projects in the community. SMEs with a strong background in similar projects would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Elms Meadow, Winkleigh Play Area Upgrade

Notice Description

Design, supply and installation of a range of new equipment within the existing site constraints.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078734-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,623 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@torridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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