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Co-op Academy - Medlock; Design of and replacement of Play Equipment

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester is seeking to procure services for the design and replacement of play equipment at their Medlock site in Manchester. This tender, titled "Co-op Academy - Medlock; Design of and replacement of Play Equipment," falls under the industry category of playground equipment as per the CPV classification and is valued at £60,000, with a gross total of £72,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following an open method described as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates include a site visit on 5 February, a tender return deadline on 20 February, and the project commencement on 3 April, with completion expected by 17 April 2026. The procurement is located within the United Kingdom, and specific attention is paid to the balance of price and quality in the award criteria, both weighted equally at 50%.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and related design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has been made accessible to these entities. Given the emphasis on both price and quality, businesses that can competitively price their offerings while providing high-quality products and services are well-suited to vie for this contract. For companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the education sector, this contract represents an excellent growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Co-op Academy - Medlock; Design of and replacement of Play Equipment

Notice Description

Site visit 5 February, Tender return 20 February, Contract start 3 April, completion of works by 17 April 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004779-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Co-operative Academy of Manchester
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9UJ
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Ardwick
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

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