Cyflenwi Cylchfannau Cynhwysol Supply of Inclusive Roundabouts

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

28 Apr 2026 at 13:58

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council initiated a procurement process for the supply of inclusive roundabouts, specifically designed to enhance playground installations. The tender, named "Cyflenwi Cylchfannau Cynhwysol Supply of Inclusive Roundabouts," was governed under the legal basis identified by UK legislation (2023/54) and targeted within the public authority sub-central government framework subject to Welsh devolved regulations. Located in Merthyr Tydfil, UK, the council engaged in a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. A key date within this process was the contract signing on 18 December 2025, commencing the supply until 19 June 2026. Despite the award's completion, it was terminated with a rationale classification due to contract completion reasons as of 28 April 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in playground equipment to engage with local government bodies and expand their market presence. With the contract originally awarded to G. L. Jones Playgrounds Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, businesses with similar scale and expertise in manufacturing bespoke playground equipment could find avenues for growth. As the council sought specialised inclusive roundabouts, this opens doors for manufacturers who develop custom play solutions that fit educational and recreational frameworks. By building relationships with local councils under devolved governance, suppliers can leverage such projects to gain further recognition and opportunities within the public sector landscape across Wales.

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Notice Title

Cyflenwi Cylchfannau Cynhwysol Supply of Inclusive Roundabouts

Notice Description

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful wedi dyfarnu contract ar gyfer cyflenwi Cylchfannau Sedd Fflat Cynhwysol 3no Ability Whirl i ddyluniad pwrpasol i ategu ei fframwaith gosod meysydd chwarae presennol. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the supply of 3no Ability Whirl Inclusive Flat Seat Roundabouts to a bespoke design to compliment its existing playgrounds installation framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f8d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038694-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,934 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G. L. JONES PLAYGROUNDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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