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title: "Design and Build Contract for the Redevelopment of Rowley Park Play Area in Stafford"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Design and Build Contract for the Redevelopment of Rowley Park Play Area in Stafford

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-287620ea-c042-4137-b978-3135824cb9e6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the redevelopment of Rowley Park Play Area in Stafford has concluded with an award. Staffordshire County Council, acting as the buyer, sought a company to manage the design, supply, and installation of playground equipment, ground works, and landscaping, as part of the redevelopment. The project, classified under the industry category of playground equipment and landscaping work for playgrounds, aims to transform Rowley Park into a flagship inclusive destination. The selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement via a competitive process. The tender period ended on 16 March 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 8 June 2026 and conclude on 5 February 2027. Wicksteed Leisure Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £574,531.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, landscape architecture, and equipment design and installation. With an emphasis on creating an inclusive and attractive park that appeals to local and Borough-wide residents, businesses with expertise in advanced playground facilities and community-centric designs stand to benefit. The project’s focus on comprehensive project management, coupled with the need for a fully managed service including coordination with the Development Management Section, positions businesses that offer integrated design and build solutions in a favourable position to compete effectively in such opportunities.

## Notice

Stafford Borough Council (SBC) is seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced company for the project management, design, supply and installation of all material, ground works, surfacing, landscaping, and reinstatement. The contract will include the preparation and submission of a planning application for all required items as outlined in this specification. The planning application requirements will be determined by the Development Management Section following submission of the tender documentation. The successful applicant for this tender will be appointed to act as the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015, herein after referred to as 'CDM Regs'. The successful applicant must be able to provide a fully managed service regarding the contract and provide one main point of contact within the organisation who will project manage the contract. The Councils overarching vision for Rowley Park is to create a flagship inclusive, main destination type park that will attract both local and Borough wide residents. It is hoped the park will eventually be able to rival other main parks such as Victoria Park in Stafford and Westbridge Park in Stone, with its own unique offering Further Competition via Kent County Council Playground, Fitness and Sports and Leisure Facilities Framework Agreement (Lot One)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b03e79-78ef-4a4c-8cf7-b38cc0fadd15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £574,531 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £574,531 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 06:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b03e79-78ef-4a4c-8cf7-b38cc0fadd15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39b03e79-78ef-4a4c-8cf7-b38cc0fadd15
  14th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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