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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is planning a procurement process for the Playpark Equipment Annual Inspections, with a focus on appointing a contractor to examine approximately 280 sites across the Dumfries and Galloway region. As a regional or local authority within the general public services industry, this procurement is currently in the planning stage. The inspections are slated to happen later this year, 2026, over a two-month period, under a contract expected to last three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement is a services category, and future notice for interested parties is anticipated on 1st September 2026. The inspections will cover a variety of locations including play areas, outdoor gyms, sand and water play zones, pump tracks, skateparks, and multi-use games areas (MUGAs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in playground equipment inspection who are qualified to the RPII Annual Inspection level. Companies with expertise in safe play environment assessments will find this contract appealing, as it offers a multi-year engagement with the option of extension. The broad range of site types and the duration of the contract provide a stable opportunity for business growth within the public sector domain. Suppliers capable of operating at various locations within Dumfries and Galloway, offering inspection services across diverse play facilities, are well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

Playpark Equipment Annual Inspections

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking to appoint a contractor to carry out annual play inspections on approx. 280 sites across the region. The contractor carrying out the inspections must be suitably qualified to RPII Annual Inspection level. The inspections will need to be carried out later this year 2026, over a maximum 2 month period. It is anticipated to be a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The sites to be inspected include play areas, outdoor gyms, sand and water play areas, pump tracks, skateparks, MUGAs etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking to appoint a contractor to carry out annual play inspections on approx. 280 sites across the region. The contractor carrying out the inspections must be suitably qualified to RPII Annual Inspection level. The inspections will need to be carried out later this year 2026, over a maximum 2 month period. It is anticipated to be a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The sites to be inspected include play areas, outdoor gyms, sand and water play areas, pump tracks, skateparks, MUGAs etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836356
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559308
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559308
    Playpark Equipment Annual Inspections - Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking to appoint a contractor to carry out annual play inspections on approx. 280 sites across the region. The contractor carrying out the inspections must be suitably qualified to RPII Annual Inspection level. The inspections will need to be carried out later this year 2026, over a maximum 2 month period. It is anticipated to be a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The sites to be inspected include play areas, outdoor gyms, sand and water play areas, pump tracks, skateparks, MUGAs etc.

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