--- title: "SKDC-1543 PROVISION OF A SKATE PARK" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055bd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055bd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055bd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055bd1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-16" --- # SKDC-1543 PROVISION OF A SKATE PARK Buyer: SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055bd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055bd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055bd1.json) ## Summary South Kesteven District Council, with cooperation from Welland Procurement, embarked on a procurement process titled "SKDC-1543 PROVISION OF A SKATE PARK," aimed at creating a high-quality, durable facility in Grantham, United Kingdom. The process went through several stages, including planning, tendering, and awarding, before reaching contract termination on 28 January 2026. The procurement initially started with market engagement in early July 2025, followed by an open competition, with a tender deadline on 22 August 2025. The contract was signed on 23 September 2025 and was active until its completion, though ultimately terminated with fulfilment on 28 January 2026. The focus was on works in the recreational installation category, aiming to cater to a range of skill levels and wheeled sports disciplines. This tender presented substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, through an open competition method below the threshold level. Businesses specialising in park and playground equipment, site preparation work, and the construction of recreation installations were ideal candidates for participation. The procurement contract required suppliers to demonstrate the capability to deliver inclusive and durable installations suitable for various wheeled sports, thereby offering targeted growth opportunities to businesses with expertise in these areas. Firms such as Safeplay Playground Services Ltd successfully navigated this competitive process, a testament to their ability to meet the Council's specified needs and engage with community specifications during the project's lifecycle from planning to completion. ## Notice South Kesteven District Council (the "Council") sought suppliers who are able to deliver a high quality, durable, and inclusive facility that caters to a range of skill levels and wheeled sports disciplines, including skateboarding and wider opportunities for bmx biking, scooting and roller blading. ### Planning Information South Kesteven District Council approached three known suppliers for information and guidance regarding the provision of a skate park. The council had contacted three suppliers to gain ideas and views if the project was achievable within the budget of £100k. The council received 3 quotes with designs which are different to one another to understand what could be done within the space. The council intends to design a tender pack following this engagement and public consultation to produce an open tender for this opportunity. The council intends for this tender to be live mid August 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023465-2026 | | Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 11 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 22 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £99,992 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Terminated | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | Missing; WELLAND PROCUREMENT | | Locality | GRANTHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG31 6TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Melton | | Electoral ward | Melton Warwick | | Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston | | Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire, TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD (LNCORPORATING FEARLESS RAMPS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 45100000 - Site preparation work ## Release History - 16 Mar 2026 at 12:31 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023465-2026 - 3 Oct 2025 at 11:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062098-2025 - 23 Jul 2025 at 16:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042536-2025 - 9 Jul 2025 at 10:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038517-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023465-2026 16th March 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062098-2025 3rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042536-2025 23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038517-2025 9th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e654a8b0-e067-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e654a8b0-e067-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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