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The Provision for Annual Playpark Inspections

Glasgow City Council

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28 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council appointed a supplier to carry out annual independent inspections of playground equipment and associated play areas across all equipped public play areas within the council boundary. The work covers RPII annual inspections, carried out in line with relevant industry standards, with detailed inspection reports, recommendations and risk assessments to support the safe management and maintenance of public play facilities. It is a public-sector inspection and safety-reporting service delivered across Glasgow. The requirement also covers related play-area inspection and reporting services, including pre- and post-installation inspections, ancillary item inspections, inclusive play inspections, play value inspections, condition reports, asset management reports, accident reports and vandalism reports. The main category is technical inspection services.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded through an open procedure. Play Services Ireland Ltd was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 12 August 2026 and is active, with a three-year contract period. Its value is £75,552. Glasgow City Council received one bid, which was submitted electronically by an SME; the bid was recorded as from outside the EU. The contract includes options for additional inspection services at the tendered rates, procured as required during the contract term. The awarded requirement covers three full cycles of annual inspections. The procurement was made against the Outdoor Play and Sports Facilities framework. The available outcome information identifies one successful supplier and one awarded lot.

For a future requirement from Glasgow City Council, credible suppliers would need specialist competence in inspecting public playground equipment and associated play areas, with RPII annual inspection capability and the ability to apply relevant industry standards. They would need to produce clear, detailed inspection reports, practical recommendations and risk assessments that help a council manage safety and maintenance across a substantial public estate. Useful breadth includes pre- and post-installation inspections, inclusive play and ancillary equipment inspections, condition and asset-management reporting, and reports following accidents or vandalism. The appointed supplier is an SME, showing that the requirement can suit a focused specialist rather than only a large general contractor. Delivery capacity must support repeated annual inspection cycles across Glasgow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision for Annual Playpark Inspections

Notice Description

Glasgow City Council (GCC) seeks to appoint a qualified supplier to undertake RPII Annual Inspections of all equipped public play areas within the Council boundary. The appointed supplier will deliver three full cycles of annual inspections.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Glasgow City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of annual independent inspections of playground equipment and associated play areas across the council estate. The contractor will undertake inspections in accordance with relevant industry standards and provide detailed inspection reports, recommendations and risk assessments to support the safe management and maintenance of public play facilities. The contract is for an period of 3 years

Options: The contract includes provision for the purchase of additional inspection services at the rates submitted in the tender. These services were not included within the evaluated pricing model and may be procured on an as-required basis during the contract term. Inclusive of the following services PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION ANCILLARY ITEM INSPECTION INCLUSIVE PLAY INSPECTION PLAY VALUE INSPECTION RISK ASSESSMENT REPORT CONDITION REPORT ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORT ACCIDENT REPORT VANDALISM REPORT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840284
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563347
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,552 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Play Services Ireland Ltd

Further Information

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