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title: "NIRF Playground - Installation and Surfacing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a4f9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-30"
---

# NIRF Playground - Installation and Surfacing

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a4f9

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## Summary

Manchester City Council, acting as the buyer, awarded a contract titled "NIRF Playground - Installation and Surfacing" to GROUNDWORK LANDSCAPES LTD. The contract involves the removal of existing playground equipment, installation of new equipment supplied by the council, and the provision and installation of safety surfacing. This procurement falls under the "works" category and was done through a limited competition method, specifically "Below threshold - limited competition." The contracting process is now complete, with the contract being signed on 1st September 2025 and covering the period from 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2026. The playground installation and surfacing will be carried out in Manchester, United Kingdom, under the industry classification of recreation installation (CPV code 45212140). The overall gross value of the contract is £392,944.20, with a net amount of £327,453.50.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in playground installations and landscaping, particularly those familiar with local government projects or contracts within the recreation sector. Small and medium enterprises like GROUNDWORK LANDSCAPES LTD, which fit the tender's scope under the "works" category, would find this contract particularly appealing. The project's sub-central government classification allows businesses to tap into local government-funded initiatives, potentially opening doors for similar future projects within Manchester or other UK regions.

## Notice

To deliver a programme of work removing existing playground equipment, install playground equipment supplied by MCC, and the supply and install of safety surfacing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060909-2025 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £327,453 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212140 - Recreation installation

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 13:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060909-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060909-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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