--- title: "WCC Housing Play Areas: Playground Inspection and Maintenance Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058344" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058344" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058344.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058344.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-22" --- # WCC Housing Play Areas: Playground Inspection and Maintenance Services Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058344 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058344) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058344.json) ## Summary Westminster City Council has completed the procurement process for the "WCC Housing Play Areas: Playground Inspection and Maintenance Services" contract, aimed at ensuring the safety and maintenance of playground facilities in London, United Kingdom. This four-year contract, with an initial term of two years followed by possible extensions of one year each, was awarded on 26th March 2026. It involves an open procedure sourcing method, highlighting its inclusive approach in attracting bids from various suppliers. The process culminated in an award to KOMPAN Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Milton Keynes, marking the end of tender process activities initiated in August 2025. With a projected gross value of £600,000, the contract does not have a fixed price, as its actual value will depend on the type and volume of work undertaken throughout the contract period, extending potentially until 31st March 2030. This contract presents an excellent growth opportunity for companies specialising in playground equipment repair and maintenance, particularly those proficient in electronic management systems, risk assessment, and training provisions. The focus on safety and operational inspections ensures high standards in the industry, offering a thriving market for quality-driven suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this open procurement method, allowing them to compete effectively based on technical, responsible procurement, and pricing evaluations. Businesses equipped to offer both technical expertise and responsible procurement practices stand to gain by enhancing community play spaces while expanding their service offerings in public sector contracts. ## Notice Westminster City Council is embarking on a term contract for Playground Surveying, Repairs and Maintence for a period of 4 years (2+1+1). A two-year initial contract term is to allow for the establishment of the contract delivery. * Electronic management system. - For all assets, inspections and repairs. - Reporting and monitoring. * Inspections - Undertake three Operational Inspections each year. - Assessment of Risk and urgency of repair - High risk items - Defects - Record management - Safety and condition hazards to be recorded and repairs to be identified. - Annual inspection undertaken by an independent third party * Repairs and maintenance - to also include upgrades/replacements of individual pieces of equipment * Provide training. - Visual inspection and defect analysis - Electronic records management - Repair reporting procedures - Risk assessment, control and elimination The contract is not a fixed price contract and the stated value of the contract is only an estimate. The actual value will depend on the types and volumes of work placed under the contract over the full contract period. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract duration of 2 + 1 + 1 years is. A two-year initial contract term is to allow for the establishment of the contract delivery with 2 further 1 year extensions are available, this will potentially take the duration to 2029 with all extensions. The extension option is to maintain the delivery incentive for the additional final year of the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036738-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | £600,000 | | Contracts value | £600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1E 6QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KOMPAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment ## Release History - 22 Apr 2026 at 14:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036738-2026 - 8 Jan 2026 at 22:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001660-2026 - 28 Aug 2025 at 14:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052097-2025 - 28 Aug 2025 at 14:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052077-2025 - 7 Aug 2025 at 11:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046863-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036738-2026 22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001660-2026 8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052097-2025 28th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052077-2025 28th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046863-2025 7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/26543814019884266321 - https://www.kompan.com/en/gb - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westminster.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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