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Preliminary Market Engagement - Outdoor Playground Equipment Framework

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 08:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is initiating a public procurement process with a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for an Outdoor Playground Equipment Framework, aimed at fostering engagement between local authorities and the commercial sector. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting playground equipment and related services. Currently in the planning stage, the tender is projected to be advertised by August 2026, with a closed framework contract set to commence on 1 March 2027 and run until 28 February 2031. Situated in Hull, UK, the council is actively seeking input from industry stakeholders to shape future solutions, with a milestone date for feedback set by 15 May 2026.

The forthcoming opportunity promises substantial business growth potential, with an estimated annual framework value of approximately £800,000. It is particularly relevant for businesses specialising in urban furniture, park equipment, and maintenance services for playgrounds. This tender presents an ideal chance for both established suppliers and new entrants in these sectors to influence the procurement strategy and expand their market presence in Hull and its surrounding regions. The PME invites contractors to bring forward innovative solutions, thereby positively impacting their positioning should a procurement opportunity arise following this engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Outdoor Playground Equipment Framework

Notice Description

Hull City Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Outdoor Playground Equipment Framework. PME allows local authorities and other contracting authorities in the public sector, to engage with a market. PME is designed to encourage the commercial and voluntary sectors to engage with the development process before a procurement is undertaken. This is the market's opportunity to express its views, outline market developments and generally influence how solutions to the Authority's' needs might be met. PME is not a call for competition. Following PME, the authority may conclude that procurement is not the best solution to meet a particular strategy outcome. It is essential that any organisation participating in the PME understands that a procurement opportunity is not guaranteed. It is therefore essential that organisations understand that this activity does not affect an organisation's positioning either positively or negatively should a procurement opportunity arise subsequently. The Tender opportunity is anticipated to be published within August 2026. The Tender opportunity will develop a closed framework to run for a period of approximately 4 years. The anticipated value of the Framework is approximately PS800,000.00 per annum.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104508&TID=100109672&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034974-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34928400 - Urban furniture

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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