D3 Tenders | Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework

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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.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695a7
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042963-2026
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: £54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 11 May 20263 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers: ROCHFORD DISTRICT 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: 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: WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042963-2026
11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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