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Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

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06 May 2026 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Norse Commercial Services Limited involves the supply and installation of play equipment under a closed framework, intended for Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Councils. The process is in the award stage and has a completion status, with a contract signed on 10th March 2026. This selective procurement is classified under works and has appointed Hags-smp as the supplier, with the planned installation of equipment over multiple play parks until 30th June 2026. The procurement falls under the category of sports goods, playground equipment, and sport markings works, covering areas in Norwich, Rochford, and Egham.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and installation of playground and sport-related equipment. The framework looks to establish a roster of up to five qualified suppliers, which encourages competitive participation from small and medium enterprises with relevant expertise and capacity. Companies equipped to handle projects spanning 1,000m² to 3,000m² play areas will find significant growth potential, as the project involves collaborative works for public authorities, thereby increasing brand visibility and securing future public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework

Notice Description

The NORSE GROUP are the largest commercial local authority trading company in the UK, with the aim of improving people's lives whilst generating a sustainable and ethical profit for the public sector. On behalf of Rochford District Council & Brentwood Borough Council Norse are seeking suitably qualified bids for the supply and installation of play equipment via a closed framework. This Framework is intended for use for Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils only, and Norse Commercial Services as the Contracting Authority, may make any award to appoint suppliers to this Framework through this competition. Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils are authorised to award call-off contracts under this Framework during its term. Norse Group are seeking bids from suitably qualified suppliers for the establishment of a closed framework of up to 5 suppliers for the supply and installation of play equipment and surfaces. The equipment is planned to be installed over a number of play parks over the next four years within the Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Councils. The smallest size of play park area is around 1,000m2 and the largest would be around 3,000m2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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

37400000 - Sports goods and equipment

37535200 - Playground equipment

45212213 - Sport markings works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 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
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Roche South
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAGS-SMP

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