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Provision of Playground Equipment - 2 lots

Blackpool Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2026 at 10:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Aug 2026 at 10:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

30 Jun 2026 at 09:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Jun 2026 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 11:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Borough Council procured a closed framework for playground equipment across approximately 30 formal play areas in Blackpool. The requirement covers two related areas of work: the supply and installation of standard playground, sports and activity equipment, including swings, slides, climbing equipment, roundabouts and seesaws; and the design, supply and installation of complete playgrounds. The wider scope includes playground surfacing, fencing and gates, play-space design and layout, project management, aftercare, maintenance support and warranties. The equipment must withstand heavy use, vandalism, wet weather and salt-laden coastal air. The framework supports both small replacement works and larger refurbishments, with delivery in Blackpool. It is divided into a supply-and-installation lot and a bespoke design, supply-and-installation lot.

The procurement has been awarded through an open procedure and is now complete. It established a framework with three suppliers on each lot. Lot 1 was awarded on 26 August 2026 to Kompan Limited, Playdale Playgrounds Limited and Sutcliffe Play Limited, at £180,000 gross. Lot 2 was awarded on the same date to Kompan Limited, Proludic Limited and Sutcliffe Play Limited, at £600,000 gross. The contracts were signed on 22 September 2026, with contract periods running from 23 September 2026 to 10 September 2028 and options for two 12-month renewals, extending to 10 September 2030. The original tender closed on 17 July 2026. Evaluation used 60% quality, 30% price or financial rationale and 10% social value; Lot 2 uses further competitions for bespoke projects.

This procurement indicates sustained demand from Blackpool Council for durable playground equipment, installation and refurbishment, including both catalogue-based replacements and bespoke schemes. Relevant competitors would need to design and deliver accessible and inclusive play equipment, provide installation and associated groundwork, and support maintenance, aftercare and warranties. Credibility for the standard equipment requirement includes Association of Play Industries membership, compliance with the specified product and warranty standards, and insurance covering employers’ liability of £5 million, public liability of £10 million and product liability of £2 million. Bespoke-project suppliers also need professional indemnity insurance of £2 million, suitably skilled, experienced and qualified personnel, and the ability to provide large coastal-themed ship equipment. Strong technical quality, demonstrable social value and clear financial rationale are central to competing for future requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Playground Equipment - 2 lots

Notice Description

Blackpool Council manage approximately 30 formal play areas across the town. These sites vary in size, age, condition, and functionality and are predominantly located in urban and coastal environments with exposure to high usage, anti-social behaviour, vandalism, wet weather, and salt-laden air. This framework will support the delivery of both small replacement works and large-scale playground refurbishments, ensuring consistency, quality, durability, and value for money as well as building close relationships with a smaller amount of suppliers who can meet our needs, over the contract term. The framework will cover, but is not limited to: * Supply and installation of playground sports and activity equipment * Playground surfacing * Fencing and gates * Design and layout of play spaces * Project management from contract award to completion * Aftercare, maintenance support, and warranties

Lot Information

Supply & Installation of equipment

Options: The contract can be extended for two periods of 12 months

Renewal: Each lot can be extended for 2 periods of 12 months

Design, Suplly & Installation of Playgrounds

Options: The contract can be extended for two periods of 12 months

Renewal: Each lot can be extended for 2 periods of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089448-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

37535100 - Swings

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Blackpool Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

KOMPAN Limited

Playdale Playgrounds Ltd

Sutcliffe Play Limited

Proludic Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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