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title: "Playgrounds Improvements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3ad"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Playgrounds Improvements

Buyer: EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a3ad

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council involved the "Playgrounds Improvements" project, focused on enhancing three playgrounds located in the Epsom and Ewell area, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "works" industry category, specifically targeting playground equipment and leisure facilities construction. The procurement was finalised using a direct method, termed "Below threshold - without competition", due to its value. Wicksteed Leisure Limited, a UK-based SME, was awarded the contract, signed on 9th December 2025, with project activities carried out between 10th and 19th December 2025. The procurement process is complete, with the award of the contract recognised on 8th January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in playground equipment manufacturing and leisure facility construction to showcase their expertise and establish connections with public authorities. For small and medium-sized enterprises, like Wicksteed Leisure Limited, this kind of project can be a gateway to proving their capability and securing future public contracts. Companies specialising in manufacturing, landscape architecture, and recreational design would find this domain particularly beneficial for growth and expansion within the public sector. The successful tendering without the need for competition underscores potential niches for businesses able to offer unique or superior services in this market segment.

## Notice

Improvements to three different playgrounds in Epsom and Ewell area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001274-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,322 |
| Contracts value | £163,322 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPSOM AND EWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPSOM |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT18 5BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Epsom and Ewell |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Epsom and Ewell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001274-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 09:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078347-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 08:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060350-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001274-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078347-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060350-2025
  29th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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