Planning

Herd Farm High Rope Installation

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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20 Mar 2026 at 12:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Herd Farm High Rope Installation," involving the replacement of existing high ropes equipment with a new linear course that incorporates high ropes and crate stack activities. This tender, classified under the "Playground equipment" industry category, is located in Leeds, United Kingdom (region UKE42) and will operate at the sub-central government level. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with full planning permission already obtained, and the project is scheduled to commence on 4th May 2026, concluding on 31st July 2026. Key dates include a scheduled engagement deadline on 10th April 2026, and a future notice date for further communications on 20th April 2026.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in goods related to playground equipment and outdoor structures. Businesses adept in designing, installing, and maintaining high ropes courses with safety systems, such as belay systems, will find this tender well within their expertise. The contract value, estimated at £90,000, offers potential profitability and expansion possibilities for firms in this niche market, allowing them to showcase innovative solutions and enhance their portfolio through collaboration with Leeds City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Herd Farm High Rope Installation

Notice Description

The project is to replace the existing high ropes structure with a new linear course, incorporating high ropes and crate stack activities. The new structure will be used nearly everyday and need to include a belay system for staff to offer tailor support. Full planning permission has been granted.

Planning Information

The project is to replace the existing high ropes structure with a new linear course, incorporating high ropes and crate stack activities. The new structure will be used nearly everyday and need to include a belay system for staff to offer tailor support. Full planning permission has been granted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06704e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025753-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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