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Play Equipment Installation

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Play Equipment Installation" was conducted by Somerset Council, located in Taunton, United Kingdom (UKK23 region). The process involved a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, to supply and install new play equipment at Herne View School. The procurement is categorised under construction work for primary schools. The tender was awarded to Somerset Landscapes Limited, with the contract valued at £40,748, commencing on 22nd June 2026 and concluding on 17th July 2026, following its signing on 22nd May 2026. The finalised procurement stage is the Award.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in construction and landscaping, particularly those specialising in school infrastructure projects. Businesses with expertise in playground installation and a capacity to operate within the Somerset region would find this type of contract ideal to expand their portfolio and establish long-term engagements with local government entities. The approach of direct procurement streamlines the process and is well-suited for businesses capable of delivering quality outcomes on a scaled-down, efficient timeline.

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Notice Title

Play Equipment Installation

Notice Description

To supply & install new play equipment at Herne View School

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a17a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214210 - Primary school construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,748 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET LANDSCAPES

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