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Gasson's Lane Playground Installation

SOMERTON TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 12:21

Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 17:03

Summary of the contracting process

Somerton Town Council has initiated a public procurement process for the Gasson's Lane Playground Installation, designed to supply and install new play equipment and surfacing that emphasises imagination, challenge, and excitement. Located in Somerton, United Kingdom, the project falls within the construction and landscaping industry category and is part of an open competition procurement method. The contract, valued gross at £240,000, is scheduled for completion by 28th June 2026, following its commencement on 13th April 2026. This process reached the award stage with ESP PLAY LIMITED securing the contract.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in playground equipment and landscaping works. Small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative offerings in sustainable or environmentally friendly materials could effectively compete. Businesses that excel in delivering imaginative and inclusive playground designs while demonstrating experience, durability, and quality are encouraged to engage in such processes to expand their market footprint. Somerton Town Council's focus on creativity and sustainability presents a constructive avenue for firms meeting these criteria to showcase their expertise and products.

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Notice Title

Gasson's Lane Playground Installation

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of new play equipment, including surfacing. Which incorporates imagination, challenge, and excitment. Budget set at PS200,000 net. Deadline for completion 16th June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030362-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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


CPV Codes

37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SOMERTON
Postcode
TA11 6SB
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Somerton
Westminster Constituency
Glastonbury and Somerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESP PLAY

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