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title: "115_21 Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment (Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection)"
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# 115_21 Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment (Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection)

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c381d47-6264-42dd-a791-bd65315db2f6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "115_21 Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment" is being conducted by ESPO, located in Leicester, England. This national framework agreement covers a range of services including the design, supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, and inspection of outdoor playground and fitness equipment. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a total estimated value of £80 million and a closing date for tender submissions set for 12:00 local time on 22 February 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2023. This procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate in the bidding process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth within the recreational and outdoor equipment industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses involved in the design and installation of playgrounds, fitness parks, and associated landscaping services may find this project particularly appealing. Additionally, suppliers of play and sports equipment, as well as those offering maintenance and inspection services, are encouraged to participate, especially given the framework's potential for extending the contract by up to 24 months, thus providing ongoing opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

An ESPO only, national framework for the design, supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and inspection of Outdoor Playground Equipment, Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Skate/BMX Parks, Parkour, Multi Use Games Areas, Water Play Areas and Sports Areas including associated services such as landscaping, fencing and outdoor furniture. Delivery and Installation direct to customers' sites. Lot 1 - Playground Equipment - Schools / Smaller Authority Market (Low Number of Suppliers) Lot 2 - Playground Equipment - Larger Authority / Large Projects (Higher Number of Suppliers) Lot 3 - Natural Play Areas / Timber Equipment Lot 4.1 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Steel - Macadam Surface Lot 4.2 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Steel - Synthetic Grass Lot 5.1 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Timber - Macadam Surface Lot 5.2 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Timber - Synthetic Grass Lot 6.1 - Skate / BMX Parks - In-Situ Concrete Lot 6.2 - Skate / BMX Parks - Pre-Fabricated Units - Concrete Lot 6.3 - Skate / BMX Parks - Pre-Fabricated Units - Metal Lot 7 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment Lot 8 - Bespoke Play Equipment Lot 9 - Wetpour Rubber Surfacing Lot 10.1 - Sport and Play Surface - Synthetic Artificial Grass Lot 10.2 - Sport and Play Surface - Needle Punched Carpet Lot 11 - 3G Football Pitches Lot 12 - Long Jump / Triple Jump Runway and Sand Pit Lot 13.1 - Cricket - Artificial Grass Pitch Lot 13.2 - Cricket - Practice Net Systems Lot 14.1 - Tennis Courts - Porous Macadam Lot 14.2 - Tennis Courts - Synthetic Grass Lot 15 - Inspection Reports - Play Equipment, Including Surfacing and Outdoor Sports The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '115_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the AMENDED closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 local time, 26/02/2021. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '115_21' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the AMENDED closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 local time, 26/02/2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5ce7ad-ad30-4ca4-8056-bc4b305da7f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,500,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS PLAYGROUNDS; BENDCRETE LEISURE; BLAKEDOWN SPORT & PLAY; BROXAP; CALOO; CANVAS SPACES; CLEVELAND LAND SERVICES (GUISBOROUGH; DURA-SPORT; EIBE PLAY; FAWNS RECREATIONAL SERVICES; FOSSE CONTRACTS; FRESH-AIR FITNESS; GRAVITY ENGINEERING; HAGS SMP; IDVERDE; JUPITER PLAY & LEISURE; KOMPAN; MAVERICK INDUSTRIES; NOVA SPORT; PENNINE PLAYGROUNDS; PENTAGON SPORT; PLAY AND LEISURE; PLAYDALE PLAYGROUNDS; PROLUDIC; S&C SLATTER; SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES; SLC SOUTHERN LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION; SUTCLIFFE PLAY; THE GREAT OUTDOOR GYM; USTIGATE; WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31518100 - Floodlights
- 34928400 - Urban furniture
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 37420000 - Gymnasium equipment
- 37440000 - Fitness equipments
- 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 37535270 - Playground sandboxes
- 37535280 - Playground bleachers
- 39293300 - Artificial grass
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 45236112 - Flatwork for tennis court
- 45236114 - Flatwork for running tracks
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5ce7ad-ad30-4ca4-8056-bc4b305da7f5
- 8 Mar 2021 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a1296a-d73c-4dea-8436-b3cc9a1879c3
- 19 Feb 2021 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ad3188-fafd-47b9-b9e4-40d4b6e61a9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5ce7ad-ad30-4ca4-8056-bc4b305da7f5
  25th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a1296a-d73c-4dea-8436-b3cc9a1879c3
  8th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ad3188-fafd-47b9-b9e4-40d4b6e61a9c
  19th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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