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title: "Design, supply and installation of a splashpad at Bakewell Recreation Ground and ongoing maintenance"
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# Design, supply and installation of a splashpad at Bakewell Recreation Ground and ongoing maintenance

Buyer: Derbyshire Dales District Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-792042e8-baa8-4a8b-ba65-a4d465d718f3

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## Summary

Derbyshire Dales District Council commissioned the design, supply and installation of a splashpad at Bakewell Recreation Ground. The requirement covers new outdoor water-play equipment, resurfacing for the children’s play area, associated installation works and ongoing maintenance. It is primarily a playground-equipment procurement, with related construction and playground-equipment maintenance services. Delivery is in Bakewell, within Derbyshire and the East Midlands. The council is the buying organisation, and the selected supplier is Ustigate Ltd, trading as Ustigate Waterplay, an SME specialising in waterplay facilities. The completed requirement combines a public recreation-ground improvement with the practical delivery and subsequent upkeep of a splashpad facility.

The procurement is complete and was awarded on 14 September 2026 to Ustigate Ltd T/as Ustigate Waterplay. It used a selective call-off from Kent County Council Commercial Services Group Framework Y23064, Lot 5 for indoor and outdoor waterplay. The awarded value is £189,987.73 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 21 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an option for three annual maintenance extensions, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. The original tender deadline was 28 July 2026 at 12:00. The estimated procurement range was £166,110.13 to £189,987.73. The framework lot was awarded to a single supplier.

This award indicates demand for suppliers able to deliver a complete splashpad package rather than a single equipment supply. A credible competitor would need capability in waterplay design, specification and manufacture or supply, installation on a public recreation site, children’s play-area resurfacing and associated construction works. It would also need to provide reliable planned and reactive maintenance for water-play and playground equipment after installation. The successful supplier was an SME, so the requirement demonstrates that specialist smaller businesses can deliver this type of public-sector project. Experience coordinating design, site works, safety-focused recreational equipment installation and continuing maintenance would strengthen a supplier’s position for comparable council requirements using a framework call-off route.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded following a call off from Kent County Council Commercial Services Group Framework Y23064 Supply of Playground, Fitness and Sports Equipment and Leisure Facilities, Lot 5 - Waterplay (Indoor and Outdoor) which is awarded to a single supplier. The contract scope includes the design of a splashpad, supply and installation of new water play equipment, resurfacing and associated works and ongoing maintenance. The contract is estimated to commence 21 September 2026 and expire 31 March 2027. There will be an option to extend the contract for ongoing maintenance for 3 years, in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dce086e-9270-4145-b1f7-e1839dea553d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,987 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,987 |
| 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 | Derbyshire Dales District Council |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Postcode area | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Ustigate Ltd T/as Ustigate Waterplay |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2026 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dce086e-9270-4145-b1f7-e1839dea553d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dce086e-9270-4145-b1f7-e1839dea553d
  16th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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