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Hersden Playzone (MUGA) - Refurbishment and Minor Groundworks

Canterbury City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 09:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council procured works to refurbish the Hersden Playzone multi-use games area (MUGA) and carry out minor groundworks in Hersden, Canterbury. The scope covers playground and park equipment and landscaping work for playgrounds, including the associated refurbishment works. Canterbury City Council is the buyer and public authority responsible for the requirement. The work is categorised as construction works rather than a supply-only contract, so relevant businesses are those able to deliver physical improvements to a play or recreation facility, install or work with playground equipment, and undertake associated groundworks and landscaping. The requirement is focused on one playzone project and its supporting site works.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Play innovation Ltd on 28 July 2026. It was a below-threshold open competition with one lot. Five bids were received, with four reaching the final stage. Evaluation weighted quality at 60% and price at 40%. The estimated tender value was £140,000 excluding VAT (£168,000 including VAT). The award value was £173,589.80 excluding VAT (£208,307.76 including VAT). The awarded contract period runs from 24 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 17 August 2026. The tender and enquiry deadline was 12:00 on 17 July 2026, with electronic submission allowed through the Kent Business Portal.

This award demonstrates Canterbury City Council’s demand for combined play-area refurbishment, playground equipment and minor groundworks rather than a narrowly defined single trade package. A credible future competitor would need to coordinate equipment-related work with site preparation, landscaping and the practical delivery of improvements at an operational recreation site. The evaluation gives quality greater importance than price, so evidence of sound methods, project management, workmanship, safety and reliable delivery would be important alongside competitive costs. The opportunity was marked as suitable for SMEs, and the final-stage field included four SME bids, indicating that a capable small or medium-sized contractor can compete. Relevant experience with playzones, MUGAs, playgrounds and public-sector works would strengthen a supplier’s position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hersden Playzone (MUGA) - Refurbishment and Minor Groundworks

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the undertaking of Hersden Playzone (MUGA) Refurbishment and Minor Groundworks Project, Canterbury The Contract is anticipated to commence August / September 2026 and will continue for a period of 6 months. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 17 July 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b7ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071738-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£173,589 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Canterbury City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Play innovation Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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