--- title: "Nelsons Gardens and Locke Road Play Areas" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6137a9d7-a849-4b5f-a179-d5f43e8e2719" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6137a9d7-a849-4b5f-a179-d5f43e8e2719" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6137a9d7-a849-4b5f-a179-d5f43e8e2719.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6137a9d7-a849-4b5f-a179-d5f43e8e2719.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEDGE END TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-12-23" --- # Nelsons Gardens and Locke Road Play Areas Buyer: HEDGE END TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6137a9d7-a849-4b5f-a179-d5f43e8e2719 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6137a9d7-a849-4b5f-a179-d5f43e8e2719) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6137a9d7-a849-4b5f-a179-d5f43e8e2719.json) ## Summary Hedge End Town Council, serving as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for the refurbishment of play areas at Nelsons Gardens and Locke Road in Hedge End, Southampton. The procurement, categorised under playground equipment, utilised an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring fair competition. The tender stage closed on 25 February 2025, and the contract process has now advanced to the award stage as of 23 December 2025. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 27 June 2025 and its completion on 6 August 2025. The primary focus of this procurement is on works, and it supports the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though not voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground refurbishment and construction services, particularly SMEs that can offer competitive solutions for community play areas. Companies with innovation in playground equipment design or those possessing a track record in similar projects would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Kompan Ltd highlights the competitive landscape and the potential for further business expansion in the public sector, encouraging enterprises to align their offerings with municipal needs to enhance local facilities. ## Notice Hedge End Town Council will be updating the existing play areas at Nelsons Gardens and Locke Road. The two new play areas are within 1.5 miles of each other. The existing facilities serve different catchment areas and require different approaches, Nelsons Gardens is aimed at those children unable to cross the busy main road to access the other larger nearby facility and is aimed at primary school aged children. Locke Road is extremely popular and is sited between a primary and secondary school so this needs to be considered. Tenders are invited for the refurbishment of the existing play area at Nelsons Gardens Play Area, Nelsons Gardens, Hedge End, SO30 2NE and/or Locke Road Play Area, Locke Road, Hedge End, SO30 2QD. Tenders should be returned in a sealed envelope bearing no company identification and marked TENDER FOR Project 1: Nelsons Gardens Play Area and/ or Project 2: Locke Road Play Area to the Town Clerk, 2000 Centre, St John's Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF by 25 February 2025 (noon). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2202301-fa2c-498a-a253-aaa919f5dc55 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 26 Jun 2025 - 6 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £156,409 | | 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 | HEDGE END TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO30 4AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Hedge End South | | Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KOMPAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment ## Release History - 23 Dec 2025 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2202301-fa2c-498a-a253-aaa919f5dc55 - 14 Jan 2025 at 15:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5443a0ac-190f-4609-828e-e92279974943 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2202301-fa2c-498a-a253-aaa919f5dc55 23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5443a0ac-190f-4609-828e-e92279974943 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc208399-b50b-43ef-9dd1-b387f96783cc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d19b4219-c434-4861-8efa-620e8ffdc921 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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