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Play site safety surfacing

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2026 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council, a public authority under the sub-central government, has completed the procurement process for "Play site safety surfacing" works through a limited competition method. The procurement, categorised under works, involves resurfacing activities across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC and UKH. The contract was awarded to D C M PROJECTS LTD., and the agreement was signed on 23rd January 2026. The contract period is from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2028, with a gross value of £36,133.20 and a net amount of £30,111 in GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safety surfacing and resurfacing works, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies like construction and civil engineering firms that can provide high-quality surfacing materials and installation services would have been well-positioned to compete for this contract, aiming to establish or expand their presence in multiple UK regions. The limited competition approach ensured focused participation, allowing efficient service providers to demonstrate capability and secure public sector work.

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Notice Title

Play site safety surfacing

Notice Description

Play site safety surfacing works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006875-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233251 - Resurfacing works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,111 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D C M PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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