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title: "Great Billing Playground Redevelopment"
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# Great Billing Playground Redevelopment

Buyer: BILLING PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90687350-2cbb-45ca-8707-12c730de9fa6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Great Billing Playground Redevelopment has been completed, with Billing Parish Council overseeing the tender. This project falls under the 'works' category and involves the redevelopment of an existing playground in Northampton, England, specifically at Great Billing Pocket Park (postal code NN3 9EF). The procurement involved the removal of old equipment and the installation of new playground structures and safety surfacing. The contract, valued at £48,240, was awarded to Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, an SME, on 12th January 2026, following a limited procurement method via competitive quotation. The contract period began on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 30th June 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and landscaping. SMEs, particularly those with capabilities in supplying and installing recreational equipment, would have been well-positioned to compete for this type of contract. Such projects not only foster local business growth but also enable companies to enhance their portfolio by undertaking public sector projects, thereby boosting their reputation and experience in community redevelopment initiatives.

## Notice

The contract is for the redevelopment of the existing playground at Great Billing Pocket Park, including the removal of outdated playground equipment, associated groundwork, supply and installation of new play equipment (multiple swings, fort style climbing frame with slide, trapeze swing, scramble net, springy), benches, safety surfacing and completion of post-installation inspection and certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166dd1cf-f1ca-4ca1-a34a-93f13c2fb88a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,240 |
| 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 | BILLING PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN3 9EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Billing and Rectory Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166dd1cf-f1ca-4ca1-a34a-93f13c2fb88a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166dd1cf-f1ca-4ca1-a34a-93f13c2fb88a
  8th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.billing-pc.gov.uk

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