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title: "Design and Build of Hurst Brook Play area"
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# Design and Build of Hurst Brook Play area

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca3230d7-33ce-4e93-8651-63faa1486d63

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by South Ribble Borough Council involves the design and build of the Hurst Brook Play Area in Chorley, targeting the construction industry category. This project, worth £148,798.56, has been awarded to Sutcliffe Play Ltd using the ESPO framework 115_25, which covers Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities in LOT 2. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract start on 18th April 2026 and the end on 31st July 2026, with the tender period having concluded on 16th January 2026. Located in North West England, this procurement was at the award stage as of 21st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs within the construction sector, given its focus on playground design and build. Sutcliffe Play Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, has successfully secured the contract, showcasing the potential for similar-sized businesses to compete in future tenders. Companies skilled in providing innovative construction solutions for community and recreational spaces would be ideally positioned to benefit from participating in similar procurement processes, enhancing their market presence and fostering growth through collaboration with local councils like South Ribble Borough Council.

## Notice

Chorley Borough Council awarded using ESPO framework 115_25 Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment LOT 2 for the design and build of Hurst Brook Play Area Chorley

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c375d8e5-fb5a-4829-bf87-fc0bbf96feae |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,798 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,798 |
| 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 | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Broadfield |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUTCLIFFE PLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c375d8e5-fb5a-4829-bf87-fc0bbf96feae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c375d8e5-fb5a-4829-bf87-fc0bbf96feae
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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