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Fradley Play Parks

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has awarded a contract for the "Fradley Play Parks" project, involving the upgrade of play parks located on Worthington Road and Barlow Drive, Fradley, Staffordshire. The tender, identified as LDC-524a, falls under the "works" category with a focus on construction work. The procurement process involved limited competition below the threshold. The contract was signed on 1st May 2026, commenced on 18th May 2026, and is set to conclude by 14th September 2026. The awarded supplier is Creative Play (UK) Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), based in Chester.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and playground equipment sectors. Companies experienced in works projects, particularly those specialising in public works and play equipment installation, would find such tenders beneficial for business expansion. SMEs adept at delivering construction and upgrade services or those looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector could gain a competitive edge by exploring similar opportunities in sub-central government procurement. The awarding of this contract to a SME highlights the potential for businesses of varying scales to succeed in public tenders.

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Notice Title

Fradley Play Parks

Notice Description

Play Park Upgrade Project Worthington Road and Barlow Drive, Fradley, Staffordshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051649-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£252,549 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 14 Sep 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
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YU
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE PLAY (UK

Further Information

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