Award

Community Playground Enhancement - Hardwicks Yard

EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 14:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the Community Playground Enhancement at Hardwicks Yard, Epsom. The process, initiated under the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, was concluded with an award on 27th January 2026. The procurement, focused on the works category, was conducted under a limited competition method below the threshold, involving a further competition on the Procurement Services Framework Y23064, LOT 1. The project location is West Ewell, Epsom, within the UKJ26 region, and the contract is set to commence on 2nd March 2026, running until 5th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the construction and playground equipment sectors, particularly those who specialise in landscaping and playground enhancements. The awarded contract, valued at £39,906 gross, was won by WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Kettering. Such contracts can open doors for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, especially those providing innovative solutions for community environments. Engaging in similar tenders can aid businesses in scaling operations and gaining valuable experience in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Playground Enhancement - Hardwicks Yard

Notice Description

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (the Council) invited quotes for the provision of Community Playground Enhancement at Hardwicks Yard Playground as set out in these documents. This invitation to quote related to the Hardwicks Yard Playground, Iris Road, West Ewell, Epsom, KT19 9NU. The Council procured this contract following a further competition on the Procurement Services Framework Y23064, LOT 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060fcd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007153-2026
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

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
£33,255 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPSOM
Postcode
KT18 5BY
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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