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title: "Play Schemes and Play Equipment"
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# Play Schemes and Play Equipment

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2f52ff7-b41a-41d8-a468-8a2347bea5ce

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has concluded a selective tender process for the "Play Schemes and Play Equipment" project, focusing on the repair and maintenance services of playground equipment, classified under CPV code 50870000. This procurement, completed under a framework agreement, falls within the 'works' industry category. The project is valued at £65,357.69 and is set to be conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process, which ended on 7th November 2025, has reached the award stage, with the contract running from 5th January 2026 to 5th January 2029. The awarded supplier is KOMPAN Ltd, with the award announced on 8th January 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in playground equipment maintenance and repair. Given that Ashford Borough Council has opted for a selective procurement method within a framework agreement, the process is tailored for established businesses capable of delivering specialised maintenance services. This opportunity suits businesses that have previously been part of procurement frameworks and can provide competitive, high-quality services. Being a clear demonstration of active local government investment in community infrastructure, SMEs in the South East region with expertise in this niche stand to benefit significantly.

## Notice

Mini competition via Procurement Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd02a54-0cb7-41dc-b154-1ab0093097a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,357 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,357 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KOMPAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd02a54-0cb7-41dc-b154-1ab0093097a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd02a54-0cb7-41dc-b154-1ab0093097a7
  12th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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