--- title: "Play Area Improvement Programme (Refurbishment) - Parkside Recreation Ground Lower Play Area" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-31" --- # Play Area Improvement Programme (Refurbishment) - Parkside Recreation Ground Lower Play Area Buyer: HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55.json) ## Summary Houghton Regis Town Council has completed the procurement process for the Play Area Improvement Programme (Refurbishment) at Parkside Recreation Ground Lower Play Area in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire (LU5 5EY). The tender, classified under industry category CPV 37535200 for playground equipment, was initiated on 2nd August 2024 and concluded with an award on 30th September 2024. The contract, valued at £97,000, commenced on 4th October 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. The procurement stage has moved from tendering to awarding, and the procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, suitable for below-threshold contracts. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment design and installation, particularly those focusing on inclusive and safe play environments for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this contract, given the project's emphasis on creative design, compliance with current regulations, and best practices in the sector. Companies like HAGS-SMP Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for SMEs to thrive in such public procurement opportunities by delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for community play areas. ## Notice Houghton Regis Town Council invites quotations for the refurbishment of our existing play area (lower) at Parkside Recreation Ground, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. We are looking to receive a review of the existing play equipment and, where possible, retain good items to be incorporated in a new design, with the supply and installation of appropriate children's play equipment. We are looking for a supplier to create a children's play area that incorporates inclusive elements and provides a safe and stimulating environment for children to play and learn. The new play area will replace/refurbish the existing one (which will be removed as part of the contract) and meet all current regulations and best practices. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a41035-3008-49ac-8571-63322a1e1d61 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £97,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £97,000 | | 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 | HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | HOUGHTON REGIS | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU5 5EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Houghton Regis East | | Westminster constituency | Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HAGS-SMP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment ## Release History - 31 Mar 2025 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a41035-3008-49ac-8571-63322a1e1d61 - 2 Aug 2024 at 11:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830e24a3-083b-4077-a27e-473ba651d036 - 2 Aug 2024 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830e24a3-083b-4077-a27e-473ba651d036 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a41035-3008-49ac-8571-63322a1e1d61 31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/830e24a3-083b-4077-a27e-473ba651d036 2nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bd9e1fc-4993-41c1-b16c-558707225907 Annual Inspection - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b56495aa-c5d4-4df2-9f54-dcdcefdbfd39 Site Location (What3words) ## Notice URLs - https://houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55.json.