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title: "115_21 Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment (Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection)"
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# 115_21 Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment (Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection)

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02949f

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a framework agreement titled "115_21 Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment," initiated by the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO), designed to serve public bodies across the UK. This comprehensive framework covers the design, supply, delivery, installation, maintenance, and inspection of outdoor playground and fitness equipment, with a total estimated value of £86.5 million. The tender was opened on 1st April 2021 and will remain valid until 31st March 2023. This procurement is following an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, inviting submissions from interested suppliers until the specified deadline on 22nd March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the public procurement sector, especially for those specialised in playground and outdoor sports equipment. Companies that provide design, landscaping, and installation services, as well as maintenance and inspection of outdoor facilities, can gain access to ongoing contracts that may arise from this framework. Additionally, businesses looking to engage with local authorities, educational establishments, and other public bodies in the UK will find a conducive environment for growth and collaboration within the terms of this tender. Companies of varying sizes, particularly SMEs, are encouraged to participate, given the competitive landscape fostered by this framework.

## Notice

An ESPO national framework for the design, supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and inspection of Outdoor Playground Equipment, Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Skate/BMX Parks, Parkour, Multi Use Games Areas, Water Play Areas and Sports Areas including associated services such as landscaping, fencing, floodlighting and outdoor furniture. The following is applicable to all lots: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Playground Equipment - Schools / Smaller Authority Market (Low Number of Suppliers)

To fulfil the playground equipment needs of schools and smaller local authorities such as town and parish councils who require a maximum of five quotations, it is envisaged that these projects will be of low to medium value budgets but not exclusively. Customers will be able to access suppliers' full ranges of playground equipment and associated products and services for supply, delivery and installation to their individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Playground Equipment - Larger Authority / Large Projects (Higher Number of Suppliers)

To fulfil the playground equipment needs of larger local authorities such as City and Borough councils looking to obtain a higher number of quotations than available in Lot 1 and from a wider range of suppliers, it is envisaged that these projects will be of medium to high value budgets but not exclusively. Customers will be able to access suppliers' full ranges of playground equipment and associated products and services for supply, delivery and installation to their individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Natural Play Areas / Timber Equipment

This lot is designed to fulfil the needs of customers who require natural play areas, using predominately timber playground equipment and utilising natural materials and landscape design. For supply, delivery and installation to their individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Steel - Macadam Surface

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Steel - Macadam Surface. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Steel - Synthetic Grass

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Steel - Synthetic Grass. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Steel - Synthetic Grass. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Timber - Macadam Surface

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber - Macadam. Surface. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Timber - Synthetic Grass

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)- Timber - Synthetic Grass. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Skate / BMX Parks - In-Situ Concrete

Provision of Skate / BMX Parks - In-Situ Concrete. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Skate / BMX Parks - Pre-Fabricated Units - Concrete

Provision of Skate / BMX Parks - Pre-Fabricated Units - Concrete For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Skate / BMX Parks - Pre-Fabricated Units - Metal

Provision of Skate / BMX Parks - Pre-Fabricated Units - Metal. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Provision of Outdoor Fitness Equipment. For delivery, supply and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Bespoke Play Equipment

Provision of Bespoke Play Equipment. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Wetpour Rubber Surfacing

Provision of Wetpour Rubber Surfacing. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Sport and Play Surface - Synthetic Artificial Grass

Provision of Sport and Play Surfaces - Synthetic Artificial Grass. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Sport and Play Surface - Needle Punched Carpet

For the provision of Sport and Play Surfaces - Needle Punched Carpet. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

3G Football Pitches

For the provision of 3G Football Pitches. For delivery, supply and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Long Jump / Triple Jump Runway and Sand Pit

For the provision of Long Jump / Triple Jump Runways and Sand Pits. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Cricket - Artificial Grass Pitch

For the provision of Artificial Grass Cricket Pitches. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Cricket - Practice Net Systems

For the provision of Cricket Practice Net Systems. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Tennis Courts - Porous Macadam

For the provision of Tennis Courts with Porous Macadam surfacing. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Tennis Courts - Synthetic Grass

For the provision of Tennis Courts with Porous Macadam surfacing. For supply, delivery and installation to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Inspection Reports - Play Equipment, Including Surfacing and Outdoor Sports

For the provision of Inspection Services and reports of condition status and risk level identification for Play Equipment, including Surfacing and Outdoor Sports. To include remedial maintenance and repair services where appropriate. Services to be provided to customers' individual sites.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014480-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,500,000 |
| Lots value | £86,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS PLAYGROUNDS; BENDCRETE LEISURE; BLAKEDOWN SPORT & PLAY; BROXAP; CALOO; CANVAS SPACES; CLEVELAND LAND SERVICES (GUISBOROUGH; DURA-SPORT; EIBE PLAY; FAWNS RECREATIONAL SERVICES; FOSSE CONTRACTS; FRESH AIR FITNESS; GRAVITY ENGINEERING; HAGS-SMP; IDVERDE LIMITED T/A PLAYFORCE; JUPITER PLAY & LEISURE; KOMPAN; MAVERICK INDUSTRIES; NOVA SPORT; PENNINE PLAYGROUNDS; PENTAGON SPORT; PLAY & LEISURE; PLAYDALE PLAYGROUNDS; PROLUDIC; S&C SLATTER; SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD (FEARLESS RAMPS; SLC SOUTHERN LANDSCAPES & CONSTRUCTION; SUTCLIFFE PLAY; THE GREAT OUTDOOR GYM; USTIGATE; WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31518100 - Floodlights
- 34928400 - Urban furniture
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 37420000 - Gymnasium equipment
- 37440000 - Fitness equipments
- 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 37535270 - Playground sandboxes
- 37535280 - Playground bleachers
- 39293300 - Artificial grass
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45212200 - Construction work for sports facilities
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 45236112 - Flatwork for tennis court
- 45236114 - Flatwork for running tracks
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014480-2021
- 19 Feb 2021 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003383-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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