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24 Jul 2026 at 06:33

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Regent Park Resurfacing," involving works to repair the surface at Regent Park in Lancaster, UK. This procurement falls under the public authority category of sub-central government and is part of the construction industry, specifically under resurfacing works and landscaping for playgrounds. The procurement method was limited competition, below threshold. The tender process has transitioned from initiation to the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 24 July 2026. The contract encompasses the period from 1 September 2026 to 31 October 2026, with a total value of £33,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in resurfacing and landscaping projects. Small to medium enterprises such as Abacus Playgrounds Limited, the awarded supplier, would find this type of project particularly beneficial for growth due to its manageable scope and budget. Companies with expertise in flatwork for children's play areas and landscape renovations for playgrounds will find similar procurement opportunities advantageous to enhance their portfolio and establish authority in specialised construction works within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Regent Park Resurfacing

Notice Description

Repairs to the surface at Regent Park

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069981-2026
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

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 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
LANCASTER CITY 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
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABACUS PLAYGROUNDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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