--- title: "GS162 - Lightwoods Park Play Area Project - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45e51dc4-b6df-498a-8c14-23449c3e7a93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45e51dc4-b6df-498a-8c14-23449c3e7a93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e51dc4-b6df-498a-8c14-23449c3e7a93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e51dc4-b6df-498a-8c14-23449c3e7a93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-27" --- # GS162 - Lightwoods Park Play Area Project - AWARD Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45e51dc4-b6df-498a-8c14-23449c3e7a93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45e51dc4-b6df-498a-8c14-23449c3e7a93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45e51dc4-b6df-498a-8c14-23449c3e7a93.json) ## Summary The procurement process, completed by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, focused on the GS162 - Lightwoods Park Play Area Project. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically targeting repair work on recreational areas, with additional classifications related to concrete repair work and maintenance services. Based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, the council awarded the contract through an open procedure. Wicksteed Leisure Ltd will refurbish the play area, supply new equipment meeting BS EN standards, and undertake associated tasks, including fencing and painting. The award decision was published on 27th February 2026, with the contract period running from 1st March to 15th May 2026. This tender opens opportunities for businesses within the repair and maintenance industries that specialise in recreational facilities. Companies that can supply and install play equipment adhering to the specified standards and complete related works will find this project suitable. Though not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with expertise in public parks and leisure area refurbishments can benefit from the tender's scope and requirements. Wicksteed Leisure Ltd has already been engaged for this project, highlighting the competitive nature of this sector in public procurement. ## Notice TITLE OF PROJECT: GS162 - Lightwoods Park Play Area Project BRIEF DESCRIPTION Sandwell MBC invites a quotation for the following refurbishment of Lightwoods Park Play Area: Refurbish old play equipment and associated surfaces. Supply & install new play equipment as per specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Supply & install safety surface to comply with specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards. Undertake all associated specified works including, fencing, painting etc The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 16th February 2026 at 15:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57bca4a-e0ce-4895-9b97-b54f67091c35 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 15 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £74,200 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WICKSTEED LEISURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45236290 - Repair work on recreational areas - 45262330 - Concrete repair work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57bca4a-e0ce-4895-9b97-b54f67091c35 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57bca4a-e0ce-4895-9b97-b54f67091c35 27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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