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title: "Emergency Safety Surface Repairs - Central Park Play Area"
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# Emergency Safety Surface Repairs - Central Park Play Area

Buyer: NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11b659d5-d603-48f1-978d-dcc8ddaaa0af

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA TOWN COUNCIL focused on the emergency repair of safety surfacing at Central Park Play Area, necessitated by criminal damage. The contract, titled "Emergency Safety Surface Repairs - Central Park Play Area", falls under the Works category, specifically classified as "Flatwork for children's play area". Located in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, England, the project was treated as an urgent health and safety priority. It was executed using a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, to ensure technical compatibility of materials, with the original site installer, Wicksteed Leisure Limited, being awarded the contract. The contract spanned from 12th January 2026 to 16th March 2026, with the tender period closing on 19th November 2025.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses skilled in emergency repairs and maintenance of play area surfaces, particularly those familiar with BS EN 1177 standards for impact attenuating surfacing. Companies similar to the awarded contractor, Wicksteed Leisure Limited, large-scale enterprises with specific technical capabilities in playground infrastructure, would find this tender advantageous. Additionally, SME and VCSE businesses focusing on swift response and compliance with safety standards are well-suited to explore such opportunities, bolstering their portfolio and expanding their business into public safety and infrastructure sectors.

## Notice

This contract is for the emergency remedial repair of safety surfacing at Central Park Play Area following criminal damage. The works involve the removal of any damaged materials and the installation of compliant wetpour safety surfacing to meet BS EN 1177 standards. The award was made to the original site installer (fire damage within 1 year of installation) to ensure technical compatibility of materials and to maintain existing product warranties. This was treated as an urgent health and safety priority to allow the reopening of the public facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9505aa-06a5-4a43-8645-091193f9cf00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,419 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,419 |
| 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 | NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE64 6QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Newbiggin Central and East |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9505aa-06a5-4a43-8645-091193f9cf00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9505aa-06a5-4a43-8645-091193f9cf00
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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