Award

Improve 5 Play Areas - 115_25

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jan 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Improve 5 Play Areas - 115_25", focusing on the supply and installation of children's play equipment across five sites in the city of Bristol. This procurement falls under the 'works' industry category and forms part of the public authority's sub-central government initiatives. The award was made on 21st January 2026 to DRAGON PLAY & SPORTS LTD, a supplier company based in the UK. The contract, worth £368,944.00, is set to begin on 1st February 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a limited competition approach, intended for contracts below the threshold. A significant milestone, the contract signature, is due by 29th January 2026.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in playground construction and equipment installation. With the emphasis on improving local play areas, businesses capable of delivering innovative and high-quality playground solutions will find substantial growth opportunities. Given the procurement was awarded to a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), similar SMEs involved in the construction and recreation sectors, particularly those with a track record of working on public sector projects, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders issued by regional councils and authorities across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Improve 5 Play Areas - 115_25

Notice Description

Supply and install of children's play equipment to five sites across the city.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005733-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£368,944 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAGON PLAY & SPORTS

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