This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2026 at 15:35

Tender

06 May 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council has recently completed the procurement process for the Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area. The contract, valued at £436,153.08 gross, was awarded on 6th July 2026 to Encon Construction Limited, a Cardiff-based SME. The project's main industry category is construction, specifically focusing on park and playground equipment. The procurement method employed was an open competition below the threshold, adhering to the legal framework of the UK's devolved regulations. The works are scheduled to commence on 17th July 2026, with a completion date of 22nd October 2026, and a possibility of a four-week extension. The location of the project is within the UK region, specifically Cardiff, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and park equipment supply to engage with public sector projects. With Cardiff Council as the buyer, companies that can deliver high-quality construction works and integrate community well-being benefits, particularly SMEs, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this project could create prospects for growth through public sector collaboration, enhancing business reputation and expanding market reach. The project highlights the importance of quality and price in the tender criteria, offering valuable lessons for future competitive bids.

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Notice Title

Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063340-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£363,460 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENCON CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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