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title: "National Play Equipment DPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0484f5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTY COMMISSION)"
published: "2025-10-20"
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# National Play Equipment DPS

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTY COMMISSION)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0484f5

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## Summary

Forestry England, acting on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is overseeing a procurement process titled "National Play Equipment DPS." This process is a dynamic purchasing system, inviting tenders for the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of play equipment across England. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on park and playground equipment. The updated tender details were issued on 20 October 2025, and the process is currently in the tender update stage, reflecting its ongoing nature. Submission of tenders or requests to participate must be done electronically through the Panacea Software platform. This opportunity is classified under the CPV code 43325000, and it is structured using a restricted procedure for inviting selective bids.

The National Play Equipment DPS offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in playground equipment and maintenance services. With a contract value of £2,000,000 extending till October 2028, companies with expertise in park infrastructure and dynamic purchasing systems can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios. The process encourages participation from a maximum of 999 entities, highlighting a broad competitive landscape within the UK. Businesses that provide electronic submissions can benefit from this well-structured opportunity, designed to foster competitive and innovative solutions in public play equipment projects throughout England.

## Notice

Forestry England are tendering for a Dynamic Purchasing System for Play Equipment Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance across the whole of England. Full details of the requirements can be found in the documentation provided.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England are tendering for a Dynamic Purchasing System for Play Equipment Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance for it's sites across England. Full details of the requirements can be found in the documentation provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066653-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2024 - 27 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTY COMMISSION) |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY ENGLAND (FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 11:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066653-2025
- 26 Jul 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023383-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/ForestryCommission/eRFX-Public/TenderOpportunities.aspx
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/29FPC95847
- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Park-and-playground-equipment./29FPC95847
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Park-and-playground-equipment./29FPC95847
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/29FPC95847
- https://www.forestryengland.uk

## Provenance

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