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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council has completed the procurement process for the "Tower Hill Park Play Area" project, which involved works to upgrade the play area located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKD7 region. This project falls under the category of landscaping work for playgrounds and was procured via a limited competition method, below the threshold. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 17th June 2026, scheduled to run from 22nd June 2026 to 13th August 2026. The gross value of the contract is £102,062.40, awarded to PLAYSOUND SERVICES LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) headquartered in Skelmersdale.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in playground construction and landscaping, particularly SMEs like PLAYSOUND SERVICES LIMITED, which are well-suited to manage projects of this scale and nature. Companies adept at providing specialised landscaping work may find similar procurement processes advantageous for growth, especially those familiar with limited competition bids that remain beneath financial thresholds. Such projects not only enhance business portfolios but also potentially open doors for further public-sector opportunities within sub-central governmental bodies across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Tower Hill Park Play Area

Notice Description

Works required to complete and upgrade the Play Area at Tower Hill Park

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057055-2026
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

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,052 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 13 Aug 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
KNOWSLEY 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
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLAYSOUND SERVICES

Further Information

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