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title: "115_25 Outdoor Playground, Fitness and Sports Facilities and Equipment (Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection)"
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# 115_25 Outdoor Playground, Fitness and Sports Facilities and Equipment (Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection)

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b234

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## Summary

Established by ESPO, a UK regional or local authority, the framework agreement is aimed at the design, supply, installation, maintenance, and inspection of outdoor playground, fitness, and sports facilities and equipment. The procurement falls under the goods category and features multiple lots addressing various sectors including playground equipment and sports surfaces. The current stage is the Tender with an anticipated contract period starting on 1st June 2025 and ending on 31st May 2027. The tendering process operates on an open procedure, covering the entire UK region, and suppliers can bid on multiple lots with a maximum validity period for bids set for 120 days from the 16th January 2025. This tender highlights non-price criteria prioritising quality in awarding decisions, fostering competitive bidding among suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in sectors related to playground equipment, sports facilities, urban furniture, and landscaping services. SMEs are encouraged to compete, benefiting from ESPO’s commitment to monitoring financial stability and offering extended framework agreements. Suppliers specialising in innovative design or bespoke solutions for recreational areas, fitness equipment, or surfacing like synthetic grass and rubber are particularly well-suited to participate. With the possibility for subsequent framework agreements through ESPO Trading Limited targeting third sector organisations, this procurement opens doors for wide-reaching business growth and collaboration opportunities across public and third sector markets within the UK.

## 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 and outdoor furniture. Delivery and installation is direct to customers' sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Playground Equipment

To fulfil the playground equipment needs of customers within (but not limited to) educational and recreational environments including schools, smaller local authorities such as town and parish councils and larger local authorities such as City and Borough councils. This lot is designed to cover all goods and services associated with creating inclusive and accessible outdoor play areas to ensure users of all ages, genders and abilities are catered for. 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. Projects commissioned under this lot can be of any value.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 2 - Bespoke Design Playground Equipment / Play areas

This lot is for the design, manufacture and installation of playground equipment of an original, accessible 'one of a kind' bespoke design based on the customers own specification and brief rather than from a standard / catalogue range of playground equipment. This lot is designed to cater for customers seeking special one-off products that are unique to them and their location to design, create and build one of kind destination play spaces that are truly accessible to all ages, genders and abilities. Projects commissioned under this lot can be of any value. 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 3.1 - 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 3.2 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Steel - Synthetic Grass Surface (Sand Filled)

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Steel - Synthetic Grass 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 3.3 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber on Steel Frame - Macadam Surface

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber on Steel Frame - 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 3.4 - Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber on Steel Frame - Synthetic Grass Surface (Sand Filled)

Provision of Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - Timber on Steel Frame - Synthetic Grass Surface (Sand Filled). 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 4 - Skateparks / 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 5 - Other Wheeled Sports Areas - Asphalt

Provision of other wheeled sports areas including pump tracks and bike trails - asphalt. 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 6 - 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 7 - Wet pour Rubber Surfacing

Provision of Wet pour 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 8.1 - 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 8.2 - Sport and Play Surface - Needle Punched Carpet

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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 9 - Football - 3rd Generation Synthetic Grass (3G) Pitch

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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 10.1 - Tennis Courts - Macadam

For the provision of Tennis Courts with 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 10.2 - Tennis Courts - Synthetic Grass

For the provision of Tennis Courts with synthetic grass 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 11 - Indoor Sensory and Soft Play Equipment

For the provision of indoor sensory equipment and soft 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 12 - Splash / Water Parks

For the provision of outdoor water play areas. 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

Lot 13 - 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 II.1.7. includes the option period. Note: Individual values per Lot haven't been assigned as this will depend on usage of each Lot, with overall usage across all Lots not expected to exceed the overall framework value (as per II.1.7.).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038549-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | 41 |
| Supplier names | ABACUS PLAYGROUNDS; ACE PLAY; AXO LEISURE; BACK-ON-TRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE SOLUTIONS; BENDCRETE LEISURE; BETONGPARK; BLAKEDOWN SPORT AND PLAY; CANVAS SPACES; CLEVELAND LAND SERVICES (GUISBOROUGH; CREATIVE PLAY (UK; D C M PROJECTS LTD T/A DCM SURFACES; DRAGON PLAY AND SPORTS; DURA-SPORT; EIBEPLAY; FAWNS RECREATIONAL SERVICES; FENLAND LEISURE PRODUCTS; FOSSE CONTRACTS; FOUNTAINEERS; GARDEN ESCAPES (IRELAND; GREENSPAN PROJECTS; HAGS-SMP; JUPITER PLAY AND LEISURE; KOMPAN; LARS PLAY; LIGHTMAIN; MAVERICK INDUSTRIES; MCARDLE SPORT-TEC; PENTAGON SPORT; PLAY AND LEISURE; PLAYCUBED; PLAYDALE PLAYGROUNDS; PROLUDIC; SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES; SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD T/A FEARLESS RAMPS; SENSORY TECHNOLOGY; SPLASH PADS ENTERPRISES; STREETSCAPE (PRODUCTS & SERVICES; SUTCLIFFE PLAY; USTIGATE; WHEELSCAPE; 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
- 39112000 - Chairs
- 39143113 - Specialist soft furnishings
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 39293300 - Artificial grass
- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
- 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

- 9 Jul 2025 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038549-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035005-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal
- https://www.justice.gov.uk/

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