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Jackie Bells Play Area Refurbishment

GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 18:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Jackie Bells Play Area Refurbishment project, managed by Gedling Borough Council, involves the design, supply, and installation of new inclusive children's play equipment at Jackie Bells Play Area in Netherfield. This procurement falls under the category of works, specifically focusing on landscaping work for playgrounds. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 14th January 2026. The procurement follows a below-threshold call-off under the ESPO 115_25 Framework, which does not require prior publication in OJEU/FTS due to its compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded to Wicksteed Leisure Limited for £98,000.

This tender presents a targeted opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment and landscaping, particularly those familiar with framework agreements such as the ESPO 115_25. With a focus on inclusive play equipment, companies that excel in innovative and safe designs for children will find this contract fitting. Wicksteed Leisure Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Kettering, has been awarded the contract, showcasing how SMEs with specialised expertise can successfully secure such tenders. The project location across regions UKC to UKK further indicates potential expansion and visibility opportunities for businesses in these geographical areas.

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Notice Title

Jackie Bells Play Area Refurbishment

Notice Description

The project is a further competition call-off from the ESPO Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework (115_25) to refurbish Jackie Bells Play Area in Netherfield, delivering the design, supply, and installation of new inclusive children's play equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project is a further competition call-off from the ESPO Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework (115_25) to refurbish Jackie Bells Play Area in Netherfield, delivering the design, supply, and installation of new inclusive children's play equipment.

Procurement Information

This contract is a below-threshold call-off awarded via a further-competition under the ESPO 115_25 Framework. Framework call-offs do not require prior publication in OJEU/FTS because the framework was already advertised and procured in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As the call-off value is below the applicable thresholds, no additional FTS notice was required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006395-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nathan.reynard@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

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