Award

Greengates Rec Play Area Refurbishment

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council commissioned the refurbishment of Greengates Recreation Play Area, entailing works related to the supply and installation of designated play equipment, street furniture, and safety surfacing. This process falls under the "works" category, specifically targeting children's play areas as per industry classifications. The procurement was conducted using an open method below the threshold level, allowing open competition. The contract was awarded on the 21st of April, 2026, with the contract period spanning from the 1st of May 2026 to the 1st of October 2027. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, this project presents a substantial opportunity within the region, and the award stage has been reached, indicating successful completion of initial procurement stages.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment, landscaping, and outdoor furniture installations to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Landscape Engineering Ltd, a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), successfully secured the contract, showcasing the suitability of SMEs for such projects. Businesses with SSIP membership can target similar tenders due to specific suitability criteria mentioned within the procurement documents. The project involved a competitive environment with four final stage bids, suggesting firms with robust quality, social value, and pricing matrices stand a good chance of success in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Greengates Rec Play Area Refurbishment

Notice Description

Works to carry out the supply and installation of specified play equipment, street furniture and associated safety surfacing, as per the design, pricing, and specification documents included within the tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066557
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039106-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANDSCAPE ENGINEERING

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