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03 Jul 2026 at 20:02

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council, in collaboration with local Town/Parish Councils, has undertaken a procurement process for the redesign, removal, refurbishment, and installation of three play areas, titled "Redesign, removal, refurbishment and installation of 3 play areas - Lot 2". This project falls under the main category of construction work and involves the installation of outdoor sports equipment. Although the procurement stage is marked as complete, one lot, specifically at Dale End, Gisleham, was unfortunately cancelled. The procurement method employed was 'limited', with a further competition restricted to suppliers on the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 for Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Lot 1. The contract was awarded on 3rd July 2026 to Kompan Ltd, valued at £69,931.04. The scope of work was to be executed across several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This procurement initiative offers significant business growth prospects, especially for SMEs specialising in construction work, outdoor playground equipment, and sports facilities. By focusing on play area refurbishment, businesses that are well-versed in design innovation, equipment manufacturing, and installation can find lucrative opportunities. The project was part of a targeted framework, providing an entry point for businesses already compliant with ESPO Framework standards. Engaging earlier in such frameworks or similar consortiums can position businesses well for future opportunities of this nature. Candidates adept in handling projects without prior publication of a call for competition may find substantial developmental prospects within such procurement methodologies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Redesign, removal, refurbishment and installation of 3 play areas - Lot 2

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council in partnership with the local Town/Parish Councils are seeking to provide the redesign, removal, refurbishment and installation of 3 play areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

LOT 2 Dale End, Gisleham To redesign and install new play equipment, ancillary items and surfacing. To include some preparation work to remove existing surfacing, equipment and ancillary items.

Procurement Information

The procedure was a further competition restricted to suppliers on the play framework ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063022-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,931 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN

Further Information

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