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title: "John Greenwood Shipman Centre Play Area Equipment"
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# John Greenwood Shipman Centre Play Area Equipment

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e5cd0bc-a58f-4454-8ec2-90ed0df25096

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for play equipment for the John Greenwood Shipman Centre in Northampton. The procurement, classified under the playground equipment industry category, was conducted through a competitive quotation method, below threshold. The procurement stage is in the Award phase and the contract period runs from 25th March 2025 to 31st August 2025. The total value of the contract is £38,717.74, awarded on 20th February 2025. The procurement process included a tender period that concluded on 12th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment to grow their operations and portfolio, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the procurement approach of limited competitive quotations, businesses that can provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract being awarded to Wicksteed, a local SME based in Kettering, underscores the potential for regional businesses to secure such projects.

## Notice

Play Equipment for the John Greenwood Shipman Centre in Northampton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f71b8c8-1773-46a4-86f3-c9ed0b8bc104 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,717 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f71b8c8-1773-46a4-86f3-c9ed0b8bc104

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f71b8c8-1773-46a4-86f3-c9ed0b8bc104
  25th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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