Award

Playground Upgrade Works - Citizen site in Hereford

CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 12:43

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Playground Upgrade Works - Citizen site in Hereford" involves Citizen Housing Group Ltd as the buying organisation, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level. The project, categorised under works, specifically involves park and playground equipment and landscaping work for playgrounds, and is located in Hereford, within the UKG region. The procurement stage is complete, having progressed through a limited competition procurement method, which involved known suppliers submitting itemised quotes evaluated using a multi-attribute testing method. Key dates include the contract signature on 7th January 2026 with work commencing from 2nd February 2026 and concluding by 16th March 2026, with potential extensions to ensure completion and safety checks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and landscaping sectors, particularly those with expertise in playground equipment installation. The limited competition approach indicates an opportunity for suppliers familiar with Citizen Housing Group Ltd to engage in potential future opportunities, given the procurement method of contacting known suppliers. Large-scale businesses, like ROC HEATING & MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD, demonstrated competitiveness in this arena by securing the award. This contract, valued at £48,000, offers strategic positioning for businesses capable of delivering specialised playground works and adapting to potential scope alterations or extensions, thereby enhancing operational growth and market presence.

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Notice Title

Playground Upgrade Works - Citizen site in Hereford

Notice Description

This procurement has been conducted by contacting known suppliers to visit site and submit an itemised quote for the works. The quotes were evaluated using MAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012370-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITIZEN HOUSING GROUP LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@citizenhousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROC HEATING & MECHANICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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