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title: "Elephant Park Playground Replacement"
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buyer: "SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Elephant Park Playground Replacement

Buyer: SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd686145-2b38-4a57-b1d2-0738f1d30074

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Elephant Park Playground Replacement" was initiated by Swanley Town Council, based in England. This project involves the replacement of a playground at Elephant Park, with a focus on improving safety surfaces and play equipment. The procurement falls under the 'works' category within the playground equipment industry, classified under CPV code 37535200. The procurement method employed was an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring a fair competition. The tender process was active with key dates including the tender period end on 16th January 2026 and a contract period scheduled from 2nd March 2026 to 31st March 2026. Ultimately, the award was made to Kompan Ltd on 5th February 2026, with the contract value set at £71,756.61.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and installations, particularly those that can offer innovative designs and high-quality materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, given Swanley Town Council's openness to SMEs participation. Additionally, businesses with expertise in providing maintenance plans and enhancing play value will find this project appealing. The contract not only facilitates business growth through tangible infrastructure development but also contributes to ongoing community engagement and customer trust through the delivery of safe and stimulating play environments.

## Notice

Replacement of playground at Elephant Park, otherwise know as Petham Park. To replace current wetpour base with a new wetpour safety surface which compiles with BSEN 1176 and has a minimum guarantee of 2 years but preferably longer. A maintenance plan is a desirable extra service we would like. The product should have been tested in accordance with BS EN 1177 and BS EN 7188. To remove existing equipment unless agreed otherwise and replace with new equipment with a significantly uplifted play value compared to the current playground. The area and equipment where possible should follow a jungle theme with a center piece designed to look like an elephant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1870f45-3853-49eb-8bb7-3d9b24b7891e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,756 |
| 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 | SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWANLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR8 7BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Sevenoaks |
| Electoral ward | Swanley St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Sevenoaks |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1870f45-3853-49eb-8bb7-3d9b24b7891e
- 9 Oct 2025 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c940f7-4b93-4d4c-a66d-1d98d9af61c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1870f45-3853-49eb-8bb7-3d9b24b7891e
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c940f7-4b93-4d4c-a66d-1d98d9af61c7
  9th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f80fc8f4-559d-48ce-b585-ca965f55dacc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c929e23e-23e9-4250-8a98-44c2a3f4cf8c

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