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title: "The Cherries Play Area Refurbishment"
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# The Cherries Play Area Refurbishment

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3a415b5-0314-41f7-bba2-60ae2ecd5f2d

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## Summary

The procurement process entitled "The Cherries Play Area Refurbishment" was undertaken by South Ribble Borough Council, aimed at revitalising a community play area in Leyland, England. This project falls under the construction work category and utilises a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective procurement method. The tendering phase concluded on 12th January 2026, and the contract is scheduled to start on 13th July 2026, ending on 31st August 2026. The contract, valued at £80,000, was awarded to Playdale Playgrounds Ltd, positioning the procurement at the award stage as of 24th March 2026.

This refurbishment project presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in outdoor playground equipment construction and refurbishment, particularly those registered under the ESPO Framework – Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment 115_25 LOT 1. SMEs are notably suited to this project as it targets the creation of community play spaces for children aged 1-6. With its focus on enhancing local amenities and accessibility, companies with expertise in sustainable and inclusive play area design would find this project conducive to business growth and reputation enhancement within the public sector.

## Notice

Chorley Council invited bidders registered on the ESPO Framework -Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment 115_25 LOT 1 to submit their tenders for the The Cherries Play Area refurbishment. The project is to completely refurbish the existing play area at The Cherries. To create a play area specifically targeted at ages 1 - 6, for the local community to use that is accessible and usable all year round. The design is to complement the green setting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73529ac5-b0c0-46d8-9792-a456263e5f01 |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLAYDALE PLAYGROUNDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73529ac5-b0c0-46d8-9792-a456263e5f01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73529ac5-b0c0-46d8-9792-a456263e5f01
  13th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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