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title: "Award of contract for bespoke inflatable equipment"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Award of contract for bespoke inflatable equipment

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f3da2a3-f4b1-4679-989f-9e7c21f2d7d8

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## Summary

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has awarded a contract for bespoke inflatable equipment to Airquee Ltd, with a focus on the leisure equipment industry category. This procurement pertains to Darwen Leisure Centre, located in Blackburn, England (postcode BB1 7DY). The procurement stage is 'Award' as of 20th February 2025, with key dates including the tender period ending on 17th January 2025, and the contract scheduled to run from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd May 2025. The procurement method was limited, utilising a competitive quotation process below the threshold, and the total value of the contract is £80,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying leisure equipment, especially those capable of creating bespoke inflatable products. With the contract awarded to an SME, it highlights the potential for similar small and medium-sized enterprises to secure public sector contracts. Businesses with innovative leisure equipment offerings and the agility to respond to competitive quotations are likely to find this type of procurement process particularly advantageous for growth and expanding their market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Award of contract for bespoke inflatable equipment for Darwen Leisure Centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fccfc33-cc9d-4cb4-8c47-a9a293493a9f |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRQUEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37416000 - Leisure equipment

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fccfc33-cc9d-4cb4-8c47-a9a293493a9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fccfc33-cc9d-4cb4-8c47-a9a293493a9f
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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