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title: "GS119 - Quotation for Ridding Mound Junior Play Area - AWARD"
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# GS119 - Quotation for Ridding Mound Junior Play Area - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-142837be-7330-414e-b331-6b03fed5450b

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## Summary

The procurement process for refurbishing the Ridding Mound Junior Play Area has concluded, with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as the buying organisation. The project focuses on upgrading recreational areas to accommodate children aged 2 to 12 years, entailing repair and landscaping works at Oldbury, West Midlands. The procurement follows an open procedure, which recently reached its award stage. The contract valued at £66,175 was signed with Wicksteed Leisure Ltd on 1st September 2025, with the project execution running from 6th September to 19th December 2025. The relevant industry categories include repair work on recreational areas, concrete repair work, and broader repair and maintenance services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in recreational equipment and maintenance services. Companies that can provide innovative and compliant solutions under BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 standards, as well as deliver high-quality landscaping and safety installations, are ideally suited for such projects. While the procurement did not specify suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, firms with experience in handling comprehensive upgrades of public play areas will find this contract beneficial for portfolio expansion and gaining credibility in the local government sector.

## Notice

Title of Project : Quotation for Ridding Mound Junior Play Area Brief Description:T o provide a modernised and diverse play area that will cater for children of all abilities and ages between 2 years and 12 years. Refurbish old play areas and associated surfaces, equipment, fence etc. Undertake hard and soft landscaping in the areas of the old play areas. Undertake hard and soft landscaping for the installation of new play equipment and safety surfaces etc. Supply & install new play equipment as per specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Supply & install safety surface to comply with specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Undertake all associated specified works including, fencing, painting etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c68c34d-d155-4000-8418-4ebb0a15dcfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,175 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas
- 45262330 - Concrete repair work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c68c34d-d155-4000-8418-4ebb0a15dcfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c68c34d-d155-4000-8418-4ebb0a15dcfd
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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