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title: "GB-Colchester: 0462(PA) - Resurfacing of 7 Play Parks"
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# GB-Colchester: 0462(PA) - Resurfacing of 7 Play Parks

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1179c598-754e-46b7-a992-97dcc3f6f5f9

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has completed a procurement process titled "GB-Colchester: 0462(PA) - Resurfacing of 7 Play Parks" under the award stage as of 16 June 2026. The contract, valued at £185,000, involves the supply and installation of new safety surfaces across seven parks in Colchester, targeting the East of England. The procurement, classified under "Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment (CPV code: 50870000)," utilized the ESPO Framework Lot 7 for Wet pour Rubber Surfacing. The awarded contract will commence on 21 June 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2027. The procurement method was not specified, and the tender documents detail further specifications, although site visits are self-organised as the parks remain open to the public.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those experienced with ESPO frameworks. Given the nature of the work, companies with expertise in safety surface installation would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business expansion. Although the buyer does not specifically limit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the awarded supplier, Abacus Playgrounds Ltd, is an SME, suggesting a favourable environment for similar entities. Community-focused enterprises, including voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are also suitable, given the tender's suitability criteria.

## Notice

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the supply and installation of a new safety surface to seven (7) parks across Colchester. This project will be undertaken via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115_25 - Lot 7 - Wet pour Rubber Surfacing. Site visits are not being arranged, but bidders may visit any of the sites but are reminded that these sites are currently open to the public. Full details are provided within the tender documents Additional information: This project will be undertaken via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115_25 - Lot 7 - Wet pour Rubber Surfacing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8005db3-04a2-4d3d-ba37-713e126839be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS PLAYGROUNDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8005db3-04a2-4d3d-ba37-713e126839be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8005db3-04a2-4d3d-ba37-713e126839be
  16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1039399872
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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