--- title: "P-0193 Playground Equipment and Multi Play Units (MPU)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0d008895-fe85-443d-aee9-cb0eb68489d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d008895-fe85-443d-aee9-cb0eb68489d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d008895-fe85-443d-aee9-cb0eb68489d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d008895-fe85-443d-aee9-cb0eb68489d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # P-0193 Playground Equipment and Multi Play Units (MPU) Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d008895-fe85-443d-aee9-cb0eb68489d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0d008895-fe85-443d-aee9-cb0eb68489d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0d008895-fe85-443d-aee9-cb0eb68489d2.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "P-0193 Playground Equipment and Multi Play Units (MPU)" under the classification of playground equipment (CPV code 37535200). The project focuses on improving fixed playgrounds within parks throughout Manchester. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and involved two lots: the supply of fixed playground equipment and multi-play units supply only. The contract commenced on 28th February 2025 and will continue until 27th February 2026. The tender documents had to be submitted online by 21st October 2024. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment manufacture and supply, particularly those providing inclusive and accessible play solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on technical standards and inclusive play equipment. The contract, with an awarded value of £220,630, has been awarded to HAGS SMP Ltd, reflecting a lucrative opportunity to engage with public sector contracts and contribute to community-enhancing projects that demand high-quality, innovative play equipment. ## Notice Manchester City Council are currently improving fixed playgrounds within parks across the city. This project is split into the following lots: * Lot 1 Supply of Fixed Playground Equipment * Lot 2 Multi Play Units (MPU) Supply only All installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (see EN 1176-7:2008, Clause 6). Consideration of inclusive play installations and/or adaptations are paramount. Lot 1 Supply of Fixed Playground Equipment Supply only of a range of accessible and inclusive play equipment in accordance with EN 1176. Play equipment to be supplied according to EN 10219 technical delivery requirements, tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties of cold-formed welded steel structural. Swing frames - a range of swing units that incorporate steel top bar, anti-wrap hangers, integral side barriers. In Ground Accessible Carousels - with steel decking and large, sealed bearings, easy access for maintenance and carpet securing ring to ensure carpet does not catch or foul operation. Spring Rockers - with above ground accessible fixings Rotators - Hanging carousel and rotating poles to have large heavy duty sealed bearing. Lot 2 Multi Play Units (MPU) Supply only - must provide a wide range of high value multi-play provisions for a range of ages and abilities. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 21st October 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5916da35-342d-465d-b468-ed4d619f9879 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £220,630 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HAGS SMP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 37535210 - Playground swings - 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus - 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds - 37535240 - Playground slides - 37535250 - Playground see saws - 37535270 - Playground sandboxes - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5916da35-342d-465d-b468-ed4d619f9879 - 19 Sep 2024 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c9b4bd-3761-4083-8bfd-7743005f4bad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5916da35-342d-465d-b468-ed4d619f9879 18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c9b4bd-3761-4083-8bfd-7743005f4bad 19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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