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Tower Hill Playground Refurbishment Works

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London initiated a procurement process under the title "Tower Hill Playground Refurbishment Works," focusing on the industry category of playground equipment and landscaping work. This procurement involved refurbishment works located in the City of London, with a status marked as complete. The process utilised a direct procurement method and was conducted below the threshold without competition. A contract associated with this procurement was signed on 30th March 2026, with works scheduled to occur from 27th April to 19th June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth within the playground equipment and landscaping sectors, providing lucrative avenues for businesses specialising in these areas to expand their scope of work. PlayEquip Limited, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract, illustrating that businesses of similar scale and capability in playground refurbishment and landscaping works would be effectively positioned to pursue similar opportunities. The procurement method's direct and competitive nature suggests an advantageous scenario for companies excelling in detailed and specialised projects tailored to specific local authority needs.

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Notice Title

Tower Hill Playground Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

The Provision of Tower Hill Playground Refurbishment Works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06887a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036585-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£341,820 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLAYEQUIP

Further Information

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