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21 Jul 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the "Hesketh Park Outdoor Gym 2026" project, situated in Dartford, United Kingdom, in the UKJ43 region. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of outdoor sports equipment, specifically for goods, was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract, awarded to KOMPAN LIMITED, is valued at £80,000 net with a gross amount of £96,000 and will cover the installation of outdoor gym equipment at Hesketh Park. The award stage is currently pending as of 21st July 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

This tender creates business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in the supply and installation of outdoor sports and gym equipment. Businesses that offer innovative solutions or have experience working with local authorities may find this sector particularly lucrative. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), such as KOMPAN LIMITED, which focus on outdoor recreational equipment, are well-positioned to compete effectively in future procurement opportunities like this. This contract signifies potential for collaboration with public authorities and strengthens a company’s portfolio in providing public sector goods.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hesketh Park Outdoor Gym 2026

Notice Description

Outdoor gym equipment at Central Park in Dartford was supplied and installed and the requirement is for a very similar outdoor gym to be installed at Hesketh Park, Dartford.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068532-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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


CPV Codes

37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KOMPAN

Further Information

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