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03 Jul 2026 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council, in partnership with the local Town/Parish Councils, has completed a procurement process for the redesign, removal, refurbishment, and installation of three play areas. The focus was on Lot 3, located in Newnham Avenue, Woodbridge. This contract falls under the construction work category with related classification for outdoor sports equipment. The procurement used a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, restricted to suppliers on the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25. The contract was awarded on 3rd July 2026 to Kompan Ltd, with a signed contract value of £74,000. The procurement stage is now complete.

This project presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in construction and outdoor sports equipment industries. The contract highlights potential growth avenues for companies capable of offering innovative refurbishment and installation services for public recreational areas. Suppliers already engaged in government frameworks, like ESPO's, or those with experience in similar regional projects, would find this tender particularly suited to their capacities. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Kompan Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, demonstrate the viability and benefits of participating in such tenders, signalling clear business growth and expansion potential for firms in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

redesign, removal, refurbishment and installation of 3 play areas -Lot 3

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

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 3 is in Newnham Avenue, Woodbridge.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063023-2026
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
£74,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20262 days 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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