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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Design and Construction of Children's Play Area - Westbridgend, Dumbarton" has been completed by West Dunbartonshire Council, located in Dumbarton, UK. This contract falls under the "General public services" category and the "works" industry classification. The contract was awarded through an open tender process to Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Kettering. The contract, valued at £139,174, was signed on 2nd July 2026, with the process initiation dated 6th July 2026. The procurement process used an open procedure, encouraging broad participation in the region of UKM81.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in playground design and construction, especially those experienced in delivering public sector projects. Companies specialising in innovative design and construction of recreational spaces who can deliver high-quality upgrades within public areas would be well-suited for future similar tenders. Such contracts offer growth potential for SMEs looking to secure public sector experience and expand their portfolios. The framework agreement indicates potential for ongoing collaboration with the council, benefiting businesses with a strong reputation in similar large-scale public projects.

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Notice Title

Design and Construction of Children's Play Area - Westbridgend, Dumbarton

Notice Description

The construction of Play Area upgrade

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement was for the construction of the upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836552
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559481
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,174 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks 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
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE 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
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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