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title: "Citywide Play Area Upgrades"
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# Citywide Play Area Upgrades

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da60f7a0-413c-4a66-9c1f-9bdeb4d45314

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Citywide Play Area Upgrades" project. This involves upgrading playground equipment across the city by partnering with suppliers to replace play items and safety surfaces. Classified under the "Playground equipment" industry category, the project is based in the North West of the United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract period starting on 16th June 2025 and ending on 31st December 2026. The tender was valued at £683,000, with KOMPAN Ltd, Wicksteed Leisure Ltd, and Sutcliffe Play Ltd selected as suppliers. Interested parties were required to submit their proposals by 13th March 2025. The procurement method falls under the "Other" category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and refurbishment works. It provides a platform for companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to contribute to public infrastructure improvements and expand their portfolio. Given Liverpool City Council's commitment to enhancing community spaces, businesses with innovative and practical solutions in playground design and construction would find this project highly beneficial for growth and visibility. The inclusion of SMEs as suitable suppliers underscores the Council’s interest in fostering diverse participation in public contracts.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council are seeking bids from perspective suppliers to support the project of refurbishing play areas in the City, by replacing play equipment and safety surfaces. Suppliers will be asked to provide their plan for the space and must meet elements of criteria which will be set out in this specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112d9026-457b-48b0-bef1-2ec3d0af4a22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £683,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £682,552 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | KOMPAN; SUTCLIFFE PLAY; WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112d9026-457b-48b0-bef1-2ec3d0af4a22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/112d9026-457b-48b0-bef1-2ec3d0af4a22
  2nd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

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