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Parks Play Areas Refurbishments Phase 3 - Design & Build

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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18 Dec 2025 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Parks Play Areas Refurbishments Phase 3 – Design & Build" was awarded by the London Borough of Hackney, a sub-central government public authority based in Hackney, United Kingdom. This project involves the design and build refurbishment of three public park play areas located at Clissold Park, London Fields (North), and Millfields Park. Key activities include design development, community engagement, equipment removal, installation of new inclusive play equipment, along with surfacing, landscaping, civil works, testing, and handover. The procurement process was a limited competition under the Procure Public DPS - Supporting Construction Works (Landscaping Work Category), following the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £2,798,850 gross, is set to run from 1st January 2026 to 30th June 2027. The award was confirmed on 1st December 2025, with the status marked as "active" and the award details published on 18th December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in landscape architectural services, playground equipment, and landscaping works. With primary delivery areas within Hackney, companies proficient in civil works and familiar with public park refurbishments will find this contract particularly relevant. Ground Control Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, highlighting opportunities for small and medium enterprises to engage in public sector tenders within the established regulatory framework. Businesses looking to expand their presence in municipal projects involving community spaces and urban development initiatives would benefit significantly by participating in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Parks Play Areas Refurbishments Phase 3 - Design & Build

Notice Description

Design and build refurbishment of three public park play areas at Clissold Park, London Fields (North) and Millfields Park. The works include design development, community engagement, removal of existing equipment, installation of new inclusive play equipment, surfacing, landscaping, associated civil works, testing and handover. The contract was awarded following a mini-competition under the Procure Public DPS - Supporting Construction Works (Landscaping Work Category), in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f86f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084095-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

45112700 - Landscaping work

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,332,375 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Marta Kolinska
Contact Email
marta.kolinska@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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