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title: "GB-Colchester: 0464(a) -PA - Refurbishment of 27 Play Parks"
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# GB-Colchester: 0464(a) -PA - Refurbishment of 27 Play Parks

Buyer: Colchester City Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42c1c9fd-7956-46fe-b311-1aa4a24b4c34

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## Summary

Colchester City Council commissioned works to refurbish and replace play equipment in up to four public play parks in Colchester. The requirement covers part refurbishment and kit replacement to LEAP-style industry specifications and standards, or the requirements set out in the accompanying specification. It is a works contract focused on playground and park equipment, including equipment supply and associated refurbishment activity. The procurement was divided into two batches: Batch 6, South, covering two play parks, and Batch 8, West, covering two play parks. Contractors could seek one or both batches. The work is delivered in Colchester, within the East of England, for the Council.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used the ESPO Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework, reference 115_25, Lot 1 for Playground Equipment. Bids closed on 3 August 2026 and the award was made on 12 August 2026. Batch 6 South was awarded to Sutcliffe Play Ltd, while Batch 8 West was awarded to HAGS-SMP Ltd. The recorded award value is £34,250 including both awarded batches and suppliers; no split by batch or supplier is provided. The contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. The procurement is recorded as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For a future requirement of this type, credible suppliers would need to combine playground equipment manufacture or supply with practical refurbishment and installation capability. Relevant experience would include replacing play equipment in public parks, working safely in sites that remain accessible to the public, and delivering against LEAP-style playground specifications and applicable industry standards. The two successful suppliers were Sutcliffe Play Ltd and HAGS-SMP Ltd, both recorded as SMEs, showing that specialist playground businesses can compete through the relevant ESPO framework route. Businesses should be able to manage multiple park sites and work packages, provide compliant equipment, and deliver either complete or partial refurbishment rather than equipment supply alone.

## Notice

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a number of contractors to undertake the full or partial refurbishment of up to 4 parks across Colchester to LEAP style Industry Specifications & Standards or as described in the accompanying Specification document. This project will be undertaken via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115_25 - Lot 1 - Playground Equipment. This opportunity has been split into two (2) separate batches and Bidders may bid for either 1 or both batches: Batch 6:South - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks Batch 8:West - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks Site visits are not being arranged, but bidders may visit any of the sites but are reminded that these sites are currently open to the public. Full details are provided within the tender documents. Additional information: Awarded via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115_25 - Lot 1 - Playground Equipment. Batch 6:South - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks - Awarded to Sutcliffe Play Ltd Batch 8:West - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks - Awarded to HAGS-SMP Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0e682f-68df-47b1-bca7-7690201bf31f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,250 |
| 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 | Colchester City Council |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Postcode area | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | Sutcliffe Play Limited; HAGS-SMP LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2026 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0e682f-68df-47b1-bca7-7690201bf31f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc0e682f-68df-47b1-bca7-7690201bf31f
  19th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1057972616
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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