---
title: "FIRTH PARK PLAY IMPROVEMENTS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ef85"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# FIRTH PARK PLAY IMPROVEMENTS

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ef85

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Firth Park Play Improvements" project was conducted by Sheffield City Council, a sub-central government public authority. This project involved creating an updated and extended play area at Firth Park in Sheffield, with new play equipment, seating, and associated landscaping. The procurement process was conducted using an open competition method, which was a below-threshold procurement. The tender was initially opened and proceeded through various stages including tender updates and the award stage, ultimately leading to a contract being signed on 25th September 2025. The work is scheduled to begin on 20th October 2025 and conclude by 30th January 2026. Relevant industry categories involved in this procurement include landscaping work for playgrounds and parks, and playground equipment, indicating a focus on works in the region UKE32, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in playground and park equipment manufacturing as well as landscaping works. With Horticon Ltd awarded the contract, it highlights that businesses with a competitive edge in both quality and pricing have favourable prospects. For similar future tenders, companies capable of delivering high-quality, innovative designs while maintaining cost efficiency may find significant growth opportunities, especially those located in or familiar with the Yorkshire area and its local needs. The open competition process indicates that there are minimal barriers to entry, thus encouraging wider participation from qualified businesses.

## Notice

Creation of an updated and extended area for play provision that includes new play equipment, seating and associated landscaping Firth Park in Sheffield.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065162-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,100 |
| Lots value | £286,100 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £247,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065162-2025
- 15 Apr 2025 at 07:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015114-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 10:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010325-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065162-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015114-2025
  15th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010325-2025
  20th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92003&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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