---
title: "MBC - Play area surfacing repairs at various sites in Maidstone, Kent"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a764"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# MBC - Play area surfacing repairs at various sites in Maidstone, Kent

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a764

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Maidstone Borough Council, identified as document ID 057854-2026, involved awarding the contract for "Play area surfacing repairs at various sites in Maidstone, Kent" to Playcubed Limited. The procurement, classified under the works category, utilised an open competition method for this below-threshold project. Key elements included processes such as playground equipment maintenance and surfacing work, specifically in the Maidstone, Kent area. The contract was officially signed on 27 January 2026, with an active award status effective from 28 January 2026 to 30 April 2028. The procurement was executed by TMT Procurement Partnership, a sub-central government public authority, with a legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in playground equipment and landscaping services, to capitalise on similar contracts. With a focus on localised work in playground equipment, maintenance, and surfacing within public spaces, businesses offering these services are ideally positioned to compete in this sector. The procurement emphasises cost and quality as evaluation criteria, thus encouraging businesses to deliver value-driven propositions in future tenders of this nature. This project serves as a valuable case study for SMEs aiming to expand their market presence in community-focused infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is looking to appoint a contractor to undertake play area surfacing repairs include all preparatory work and base preparation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057854-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,000 |
| Lots value | £276,000 |
| Awards value | £76,405 |
| Contracts value | £76,405 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | TMT PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ45 Mid Kent |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45233250 - Surfacing work except for roads
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 08:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057854-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085545-2025
- 6 Oct 2025 at 11:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062466-2025
- 2 Oct 2025 at 18:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061940-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057854-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085545-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062466-2025
  6th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061940-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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