This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 09:24

Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Church Lane Play Area Refurbishment project is a public procurement initiative led by Gedling Borough Council, located in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The project focuses on designing, supplying, installing, and refurbishing a children's play area at Church Lane Recreation Ground. This tender operated under an open competition procurement method, adhering to legal provisions detailed in the 2023/54 UKPGA. The procurement, classified under the works category, reached the award and contract stages by July and September 2026, respectively. Key deadlines included the tender period that ended on 25th March 2026, with the project slated to run from 7th September to 25th November 2026. The project signifies a critical development in the UK's public leisure facilities sector.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction, playground equipment, and recreational facilities. The open competition procurement process ensures a broad competitive environment catering to businesses capable of delivering quality playground refurbishment and installation services. Companies skilled in interactive design and high-quality finishings are especially suited to participate. The contract's value and scope highlight its significance, encouraging innovation and collaboration in upgrading public spaces to foster community engagement.

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Notice Title

Church Lane Play Area Refurbishment

Notice Description

Design, supply, installation and refurbishment of children's play area at Church Lane Recreation Ground, including play equipment, surfacing, accessibility features and associated work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062037-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

37534000 - Coin- or disc-operated games

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

45000000 - Construction work

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212140 - Recreation installation

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 25 Nov 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
Gedling Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARNOLD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG5 6LU
Postcode Area
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
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Gedling
Electoral Ward
Ernehale
Westminster Constituency
Gedling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

Further Information

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