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title: "\"All Aboard\" playscape exhibition at Preston Park Museum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059449"
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buyer: "STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# "All Aboard" playscape exhibition at Preston Park Museum

Buyer: STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059449

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## Summary

Stockton on Tees Borough Council recently completed a direct procurement process for the "All Aboard" playscape exhibition at Preston Park Museum. This project, categorised under museum-exhibition services, involved the design, fabrication, and installation of a playscape specifically tailored for children's interaction within the museum. The procurement, finalised through a direct award to Usual Projects, began with a contract signed on 22 April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 28 February 2026. The procurement method was below threshold and conducted without competition, leveraging Usual Projects' specialised expertise in creating robust and tour-able museum exhibitions. The transaction, valued at £161,586.48 gross, is located in the UKC11 region, specifically Stockton on Tees, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bespoke design and construction, particularly those adept at crafting sustainable, child-friendly museum installations. It is well-suited for small to medium enterprises with a proven track record in delivering complex exhibitions that require a high level of durability and interactivity. Companies operating within the creative and cultural sectors, as well as those with capabilities in creating mobile or adaptive exhibits, can find similar prospects for business expansion through such specialised contracts.

## Notice

The design, fabrication and installation of "All Aboard" playscape exhibition for SDR200 at Preston Park Museum. Process of direct award. Supplier has been recommended due to their experience and skills in delivering these specialist playscape exhibitions for museums. They have experience with similar venues such as Mini Brum (Birmingham Museum), Centre for Life and the National Railway Museum. Playscapes are very specialist as it includes bespoke design and built structures that are robust and suitable for children within the museum. They also have experience in designing and building exhibitions that can be tour-able which is vital for the longevity of this exhibition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053986-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £134,655 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | USUAL PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053986-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053986-2025
  4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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