--- title: "BBC 0625 - Further Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Lot 1 Playground Equipment - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcfd189f-023d-4805-bce9-fbb26224bb14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcfd189f-023d-4805-bce9-fbb26224bb14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcfd189f-023d-4805-bce9-fbb26224bb14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcfd189f-023d-4805-bce9-fbb26224bb14.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BBC - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES" published: "2025-08-05" --- # BBC 0625 - Further Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Lot 1 Playground Equipment - AWARD Buyer: BBC - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcfd189f-023d-4805-bce9-fbb26224bb14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcfd189f-023d-4805-bce9-fbb26224bb14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcfd189f-023d-4805-bce9-fbb26224bb14.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by BBC - Environmental Services, based in Churchgate, Cheshunt, Herts, United Kingdom, focuses on upgrading playground facilities under the title "BBC 0625 - Further Competition under the ESPO Framework Agreement 115_25 Lot 1 Playground Equipment." This award phase involves enhancing various locations such as Yukon Close and Whit Hern Park to improve safety, inclusivity, and accessibility by October 2026. The procurement, classified under CPV codes for playground and park equipment, follows an open procedure. The submission deadline was 14th July 2025, with contract execution set to commence from 6th October 2025. This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for companies experienced in playground and recreational equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, durable installations with a focus on inclusivity and safety features. Wicksteed Leisure Limited, the awarded supplier, is adept in this sector, showcasing experience that other similar businesses may leverage to compete in future tenders, especially those targeting public infrastructure improvement in community-focused environments. Businesses with innovative designs that enhance physical activity and social skills in accessible formats would find this procurement field highly suitable. ## Notice Yukon Close: The objective of the procurement is to separate the toddler and junior areas by relocating the existing metal railings, add flat swings and cradle swings, replace seesaw and improve inclusivity. This is to encourage local residents and children to make use of the LEAP. Helping to encourage children develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Penton Drive: To replace/upgrade older pieces of equipment including roundabout and basket swing, as well as options for improved inclusivity. The improvements of this play area will remain similar, and upgrades are being made for an increase in safety. Helping to encourage children to develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Richardson Crescent: The objectives of the procurement are to remove older pieces of equipment from the toddler area and replace with an improved and updated layout separating toddler and junior sections of play. Introduction of Flat swings for Junior provision. The improvements of this play area will remain similar, and upgrades are being made for an increase in safety. Helping to encourage children to develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Gosse Close: To replace/upgrade flat swings and older pieces of equipment and provide a new springer as well as improved inclusivity. The improvements of this play area will remain similar, and upgrades are being made for an increase in safety. Helping to encourage children to develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Whit Hern Park: Introduction of floor markings en route to school/nursery to promote physical activity, social skill development, develop coordination, balance and core strength, as well as being easily accessible. Similarly, this should be of good build quality and made to last with reasonable cost efficiencies. Post Installation Inspection: Post installation Inspection to be undertaken at each site by the play inspection company. Further details, including the specification, can be found in the tender documents available for download from Supply Hertfordshire, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire, the Council's electronic tendering portal. The closing date for submissions is 12:00 noon on Monday 14th July 2025 and the deadline for queries is 17:00pm on Monday 7th July 2025, all queries should be made via the portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a154f66e-f5ce-4e95-9ef9-377e89f863ea | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £71 | | 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 | BBC - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | | Locality | HERTS | | Post town | Enfield | | Postcode | EN8 9XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Broxbourne | | Electoral ward | Rosedale and Bury Green | | Westminster constituency | Broxbourne | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WICKSTEED LEISURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment ## Release History - 5 Aug 2025 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a154f66e-f5ce-4e95-9ef9-377e89f863ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a154f66e-f5ce-4e95-9ef9-377e89f863ea 5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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