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title: "Cumberland Play Equipment and Play Area Surfacing"
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buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
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# Cumberland Play Equipment and Play Area Surfacing

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054edc

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cumberland Council focused on the supply and installation of play equipment and play area surfacing within the United Kingdom. This project, titled "Cumberland Play Equipment and Play Area Surfacing," falls under the industry category of goods and works, specifically targeting playground equipment and surface works. It covers a framework agreement set to last from 12th December 2025 to 11th December 2028, with a potential one-year extension. The open procedure procurement method allowed for strong supplier competition, resulting in a comprehensive contract awarded to multiple SMEs, demonstrating a robust and competitive engagement within the procurement stage.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in playground equipment and surface works. With Cumberland Council providing a structured procurement path and the possibility of bidding for distinct lots, businesses can secure positions in both supply and service provisions, enhancing market presence. Suppliers experienced in collaborating with local authorities and community partners, offering quality manufacturing and installation services, along with value-for-money solutions, will find these opportunities well-suited to their capabilities, allowing for sustained business expansion and diversification.

## Notice

This ITT seeks to procure a number of suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for positions on a new framework agreement, providing council officers with a procurement route for new and improved play facilities. The location and specific features of any works to be procured through the framework will depend on the availability of funding and be based on the outcomes of targeted community consultation. The contract will continue for a period of three years, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. There is the potential for a contract extension of 1 year, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. Delivery Specifics and Logistics - suppliers tendering for a position on this framework will be experienced in working with local authorities and community partners to deliver compliant, innovative and exciting play opportunities, whilst also offering reassurances with regards to quality manufacturing and installation, together with value for money. Lotting - the framework agreement will be divided into two lots, to aid suppliers in applying for categories of work in which they specialise and avoiding the potential for suitable suppliers to decline the opportunity to tender. * Lot 1 - 'Supply and Installation of Play Equipment and Safer Surfacing' relates mostly to full turnkey packages of new play area design and build. * Lot 2 - 'Supply and Installation of Safer Surfacing (repairs and upgrades)' concerns specialist surfacing works on sites where play equipment is being retained or re-used. Suppliers have the option to bid for positions and can be awarded places in both lots if successful.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086433-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £975,000 |
| Contracts value | £975,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | D C M PROJECTS; EIBEPLAY; HAGS-SMP; KOMPAN SCOTLAND; PLAY AND LEISURE; PLAYDALE PLAYGROUNDS; PROLUDIC; RTC SAFETY SURFACES; SOFT SURFACES; SUTCLIFFE PLAY; WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45233200 - Various surface works

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2025 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086433-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 18:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070634-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086433-2025
  30th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070634-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://wicksteed.co.uk
- http://www.dcmsurfaces.com
- http://www.hags.co.uk
- http://www.playandleisure.org.uk
- http://www.playdale.co.uk
- http://www.proludic.co.uk
- http://www.rtcsafety.co.uk
- http://www.sutcliffeplay.co.uk
- https://www.eibe.co.uk/
- https://www.kompan.com/en/gb
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.softsurfaces.co.uk/

## Provenance

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