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T2690 Supply and Delivery of Playground Equipment

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council invites tenders for the supply and delivery of playground equipment under the contract titled "T2690 Supply and Delivery of Playground Equipment". This procurement is classified under the industry category of playground and park equipment, with delivery expected across the UK regions, particularly Northern Ireland. The tender is in the active stage and follows an open procedure method. Interested suppliers must submit their applications via the eSourcingNI portal by 8th May 2026. This contract is valued at £1,500,000 gross and will be awarded by 12th June 2026. The procurement adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations and is a recurrent, well-established supply contract, ensuring a high level of competition and supplier capability knowledge established by the Council.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in the manufacture or supply of playground and park equipment. With a clear focus on price (90%) and social value (10%), it caters to businesses of varied sizes, specifically SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the inclusivity of the tendering process. The scope includes individual items, such as standalone playground equipment, and complete lots like single spring rockers and swing units. Suppliers with proven experience and adherence to safety standards are encouraged to compete, offering potential for long-term growth through possible contract renewal extensions up to 2031. The award criteria and contract terms indicate a lucrative opportunity for businesses to expand their footprint within the public sector and establish collaborative ties with Belfast City Council.

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Notice Title

T2690 Supply and Delivery of Playground Equipment

Notice Description

This Contract is for the Supply and Delivery of Playground Equipment catering for a wide range of play opportunities of age groups with differing needs and abilities: Items 1 - 32 - Standalone Playground items Items 33 - 35 (Lot 1 - Single Spring Rockers) Items 36 - 40 (Lot 2 - Swing Units)

Lot Information

Item 1 - 32 Stand Alone Playground Equipment.

Items 1 - 32 will be evaluated and awarded individually (item by item basis.

Renewal: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1).

Single Spring Rockers

Lot 1 is evaluated as a complete Lot containing items 33 - 35.

Renewal: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1).

Swing Units

Lot 2 is evaluated as a complete Lot containing items 36-40.

Renewal: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023149-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-13

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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