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Wath Road - Mansion Park Express

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Wath Road - Mansion Park Express," involving the supply and installation of a climbing unit with appropriate safety surfacing in the public authority category. The procurement, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, falls under the industry classification for playground equipment. The procurement method was limited, with below-threshold competition, marking the award stage as active by March 2026. Key dates include the contract period starting on 4th August 2025 and ending on 29th December 2025, with the contract being signed on 4th August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the playground equipment sector. Sutcliffe Play Ltd, classified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting potential pathways for similar-sized entities looking to engage with public authorities for goods provision, especially within sub-central government projects. Companies with expertise in safe and innovative play area installations could leverage such opportunities to expand their reach and establish themselves as dependable suppliers in the public procurement domain. The gross contract value of GBP 23,515 indicates a competitive entry point for businesses aiming to offer quality solutions at manageable scales.

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Notice Title

Wath Road - Mansion Park Express

Notice Description

Supply and Install Climbing Unit with appropriate safety surfacing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020697-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,515 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 29 Dec 2025 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUTCLIFFE PLAY

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