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title: "Ground works and installation of play equipment"
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# Ground works and installation of play equipment

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85519d5b-034a-450f-981f-5b9cde967c54

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## Summary

The Lancaster City Council has recently completed a procurement process for the project titled "Ground works and installation of play equipment," which encompasses the construction of safety surfacing at the Lune Drive Play area in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 31st October 2017, with a total contract value of £38,160, utilising a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2017 and concluded on 31st December 2017, after the tender period ended on 22nd October 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in construction and playground equipment installation to broaden their market presence. Businesses that specialise in ground works, safety surfacing, or related construction activities would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of similar nature. By leveraging such opportunities, these companies can enhance their portfolio and gain access to public sector contracts, which can drive growth and sustainability in their operations.

## Notice

Ground works and installation of play equipment, safety surfacing at the Lune Drive Play area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7431ac1b-2c7f-4965-8a20-49d6f72af485 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,160 |
| 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 | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2018 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7431ac1b-2c7f-4965-8a20-49d6f72af485

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7431ac1b-2c7f-4965-8a20-49d6f72af485
  7th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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