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title: "GB-Colchester: 0417 - Castle Park Playground"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: 0417 - Castle Park Playground

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-685b53a7-eabe-4e20-b794-e16fe008bd6e

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by Colchester Borough Council, under the title "GB-Colchester: 0417 - Castle Park Playground". This contract involved the removal of existing play equipment and the supply and installation of new playground infrastructure. The procurement was categorised under 'Park and playground equipment', with the project's location being in the East of England, United Kingdom. The process concluded with an award on 10th July 2025, and it is currently in the Award stage. The procurement method details were not specified, and the total contract was valued at £599,606.83. The contract period is set from 1st August 2025 to 30th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor recreational installations and equipment. Firms capable of providing innovative, safe, and engaging playground solutions would find this contract highly suitable. While the awarded supplier, Kompan Ltd, is classified as an SME, the tender emphasises opportunities for robust companies with resources to meet the supply and installation requirements. Businesses with experience in managing similar scale projects for public entities would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. The focus on replacing and upgrading equipment highlights a priority in enhancing public spaces, offering growth potential for businesses that align with such community development initiatives.

## Notice

Undertake removal of the existing play equipment from two areas. (Traditional play and sand play) and dispose from site except the Helter Skelter (tbc) and some areas of bow top fencing around the sand play. Supply and installation of new playground equipment, safety surface and fencing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff301465-6fdc-4cdf-ab79-77a8e5ec7e64 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £599,606 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £599,606 |
| 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 BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | KOMPAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff301465-6fdc-4cdf-ab79-77a8e5ec7e64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff301465-6fdc-4cdf-ab79-77a8e5ec7e64
  22nd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=967769120
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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