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Friars Wharf Play Area Refurbishment

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the refurbishment of the play area at Friars Wharf Park was conducted by Oxford City Council. Identified by the contract ID 'ocds-h6vhtk-0665df', this public procurement falls under the construction industry category. The location for the works is Oxford, United Kingdom, specifically within the region UKJ14. The contract was awarded on 10 March 2026, with the project scheduled to run from 16 March 2026 to 27 November 2026. The procurement stage at this point is complete, with the procurement method noted as 'Below threshold - unknown'. The legal framework guiding the tender is based on the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction works, particularly those specialising in playground refurbishments. Companies like HAGS-SMP LIMITED, the awarded supplier for this project, can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector market. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on construction work may find such opportunities well-suited to their capabilities, given the specific nature of the project and the competitive landscape in sub-central government procurements. Engaging in projects like these can aid in business growth and establish valuable partnerships with public authorities like Oxford City Council.

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Notice Title

Friars Wharf Play Area Refurbishment

Notice Description

Contract for Refurbishment of play area at Friars Wharf park

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021145-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAGS-SMP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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