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title: "Country Park Play Equipment"
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buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# Country Park Play Equipment

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89293944-ee15-4c53-a58d-cf63751786a9

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process to appoint a supplier for the delivery of play equipment and safety surfacing across three Country Parks. This tender was carried out under a call-off from the YPO 1220 framework for outdoor sports surfaces and activity equipment, utilising a selective procurement method. The project falls within the industry category of fairground amusements, specifically involving roundabouts, swings, and similar equipment, within the East of England region. The total contract value amounts to £303,917.51, covering the period from 5th January 2026 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the award date on 22nd December 2025, with details published on 9th January 2026. The main procurement category for this tender is services.

The awarded contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in outdoor activity and play equipment, particularly those with experience in framework agreements. The procurement was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting growth prospects for companies of this scale. Successful suppliers like KOMPAN Limited demonstrate the potential advantages for SMEs engaged in delivering complex and tailored solutions to local government entities. Companies seeking similar opportunities should consider frameworks as viable routes to procurement partnerships with public sector bodies.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC), following a further competition under the YPO 1220 - Design, Supply and Installation of Outdoor Sports Surfaces and Activity Equipment Framework, has appointed a supplier to deliver Play Equipment and Safety Surfacing across three of its Country Parks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0208f0f5-81a1-4bc6-bfdc-d611939bec56 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £303,917 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £303,917 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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

- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0208f0f5-81a1-4bc6-bfdc-d611939bec56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0208f0f5-81a1-4bc6-bfdc-d611939bec56
  9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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