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title: "Merlin Drive Play Space Refurbishment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-13"
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# Merlin Drive Play Space Refurbishment

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f6bfee2-47e9-4daf-9ff7-acd4608b9122

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the "Merlin Drive Play Space Refurbishment" project, classified under park and playground equipment (CPV: 43325000). The contract, valued at £65,000, commenced on 1 January 2022 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2022. The tender process concluded on 19 November 2021, with the project located in Durham, England. The procurement method used is categorised as "Other," indicating a non-standard approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public works, particularly those specialising in playground equipment installation and refurbishment. Companies that are well-suited to participate are likely to be larger firms with experience in similar projects, as the successful supplier, Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, is classified as a large company. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and gain further exposure in the public sector.

## Notice

Merlin Drive Playspace Refurbishment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd7d56d-5a44-4036-9649-bd3789ff766d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| 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 | WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd7d56d-5a44-4036-9649-bd3789ff766d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcd7d56d-5a44-4036-9649-bd3789ff766d
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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