Award

Aviemore Playpark

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has concluded the award stage of their procurement process for the "Aviemore Playpark" project, which involves refurbishing the existing play surface and other site improvements in Inverness, Scotland. The procurement, identified with the code "DIP22019", focused on housing and community amenities under the industry classification code 45000000. This open procedure has been finalised with a contract awarded to Sportex Group, and the contract became active on 9th July 2025. The project's overall value is £75,179.25, and it falls under the "works" category.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs in the construction and landscaping sectors, as demonstrated by Sportex Group's successful bid. The open procurement method indicates a competitive environment, encouraging innovation and establishing connections within the community amenities sector. Businesses experienced in play surface refurbishment and related works are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, future-proofing their operations by expanding their portfolios and gaining recognition in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Aviemore Playpark

Notice Description

Refurbishment of existing play surface, replacement wet pour surface to play area, removal of vegetation to surrounding areas and installation of hardcore/stone chips

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805095
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535248
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,179 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts.team@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPORTEX GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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