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Park Play Area Improvements 2025/26

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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19 Jan 2026 at 11:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Park Play Area Improvements 2025/26" has been conducted by the London Borough of Hackney, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The procurement, categorised as works in the park and playground equipment industry, involved minor repairs, refurbishment, and replacement of children's play equipment across various parks in Hackney. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract having been awarded to ARD Playgrounds. The contract period spans from 12th January 2026 to 23rd March 2026, with a gross contract value of £105,803.22. The procurement method was below threshold - unknown, following the legal basis under the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender creates ample opportunities for businesses specialising in park and playground equipment, landscaping, and maintenance services. SME businesses like ARD Playgrounds, based in Berkshire, are well-suited to compete for such contracts due to their capability to deliver specialised services for public play areas. By participating in tenders like this, businesses can establish fruitful relationships with public authorities, gain valuable experience, and potentially secure future contracts related to public infrastructure improvements. The focus on safety and compliance with British and European standards also opens doors for companies proficient in adhering to high regulatory requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Park Play Area Improvements 2025/26

Notice Description

Minor repairs, refurbishment and replacement works to existing children's play equipment across parks and green spaces within the London Borough of Hackney. The works are based on recommendations from annual play inspections and are required to ensure equipment remains safe, compliant with relevant British and European standards, and fit for continued public use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060878
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004253-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,169 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bruce.irving@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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

ARD PLAYGROUNDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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