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title: "QEII Play Area Refurb"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ee8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-22"
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# QEII Play Area Refurb

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ee8

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, pertains to the "QEII Play Area Refurb" project, which involves the refurbishment of a play area in Penistone. Categorised under the "works" industry with additional services aspects, this procurement is located in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom (region code UKE31). The procurement stage has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Lightmain Company Ltd. The procurement method was limited, focusing on below-threshold competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 10th September 2025, and the project period from 6th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £48,439.51, with the work focusing primarily on playground equipment and landscaping.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in playground construction and landscaping, especially those capable of handling refurbishment works efficiently within a limited competition framework. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Lightmain Company Ltd, have proven to be well-suited for such projects, showcasing the capability to deliver specialised services in dedicated regions. This serves as a lucrative opportunity for similar SMEs that are adept at adhering to project timelines and budget constraints whilst providing high-quality public work enhancements.

## Notice

Refurbishment of the QEII Play Area, Penistone

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058446-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,366 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIGHTMAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 11:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058446-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058446-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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