--- title: "Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b58" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059b58" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059b58.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059b58.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-12-23" --- # Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b58 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059b58) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059b58.json) ## Summary The contracting process for the "Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework" has been led by Norse Commercial Services Limited on behalf of Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of sports goods and equipment, specifically playground equipment, and is situated in various parks across the districts of Rochford and Brentwood in the UK. The current stage of this procurement is the 'Award' stage, with contracts officially signed on 26 November 2025. The framework, valued at £3,600,000, covers a period from 1 December 2025 to 6 November 2028, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement process was conducted via an open competition below the threshold, establishing a closed framework for up to five suppliers. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the playground equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises are well-positioned to compete, given that all suppliers awarded are SMEs, except one large enterprise. The closed framework method allows selected companies to compete for specific projects valued above £10,000 through further competition, assessed primarily on quality. This structured approach enables businesses to showcase expertise in manufacturing and installing playground equipment, enhancing their market credibility and client base within local authorities. Companies that offer innovative, durable, and environmentally friendly products are particularly likely to benefit from such opportunities. ## Notice The NORSE GROUP are the largest commercial local authority trading company in the UK, with the aim of improving people's lives whilst generating a sustainable and ethical profit for the public sector. On behalf of Rochford District Council & Brentwood Borough Council Norse are seeking suitably qualified bids for the supply and installation of play equipment via a closed framework. This Framework is intended for use for Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils only, and Norse Commercial Services as the Contracting Authority, may make any award to appoint suppliers to this Framework through this competition. Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils are authorised to award call-off contracts under this Framework during its term. Norse Group are seeking bids from suitably qualified suppliers for the establishment of a closed framework of up to 5 suppliers for the supply and installation of play equipment and surfaces. The equipment is planned to be installed over a number of play parks over the next four years within the Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Councils. The smallest size of play park area is around 1,000m2 and the largest would be around 3,000m2. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001745675 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085793-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 6 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | £3,000,000 | | Contracts value | £3,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED | | Additional buyers | ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR6 6EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Rochford | | Electoral ward | Roche South | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | EIBE PLAY; HAGS-SMP; KOMPAN; PROLUDIC; WICKSTEED | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment - 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment - 37450000 - Field and court sports equipment - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 45212213 - Sport markings works ## Release History - 23 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085793-2025 - 14 Nov 2025 at 10:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073866-2025 - 18 Sep 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057582-2025 - 16 Sep 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056967-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085793-2025 23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073866-2025 14th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057582-2025 18th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056967-2025 16th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001745675 - 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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