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title: "BwDBC Play Improvement Programme 2023/24"
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# BwDBC Play Improvement Programme 2023/24

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1466988a-b1e4-46d0-897a-165fe2bc9470

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen council has awarded a contract to KOMPAN Limited for the BwDBC Play Improvement Programme 2023/24. The contract, valued at £410,000, involves designing and building play areas across Witton Country Park and Guide Recreational Area in England. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 19th June 2023. The contract period spans from 10th July 2023 to 9th July 2025, with potential further play improvement works based on funding availability.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the playground equipment industry, particularly those involved in works related to designing and building play areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this contract. The award was granted to KOMPAN Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Milton Keynes. Businesses interested in growth through public procurement contracts in the UK can explore similar tenders within the works category to enhance their business prospects.

## Notice

Contract awarded to KOMPAN Limited to design and build three play areas across Witton Country Park and Guide Recreational Area. The contract is for two years initially with the option to extend for a further two years through two separate one-year extension options which provides scope for potential further play improvement works to be completed depending on funding available to the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da4b529-5ef8-47db-bf2d-91fc36314c27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £410,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KOMPAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2023 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da4b529-5ef8-47db-bf2d-91fc36314c27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da4b529-5ef8-47db-bf2d-91fc36314c27
  12th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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