---
title: "Kearsney Abbey Play Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a93e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Kearsney Abbey Play Project

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a93e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Kearsney Abbey Play Project" was managed by Dover District Council, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector in the United Kingdom. This project, located in Whitfield, Dover (UKJ44), involved an open competition under a below-threshold procurement method, targeting the provision of design and refurbishment services for the Kearsney Abbey Play Area. The contract, valued at approximately £180,886.80, was awarded to HAGS-SMP LIMITED and covered a period from 26th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, and the contract status is marked as active.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs within the construction and landscaping sectors, especially those with expertise in playground and park equipment and experience in landscaping for playgrounds. The project is well-suited to businesses that can deliver high-quality, innovative designs while adhering to budget constraints. With a competitive yet open tendering process, businesses capable of offering creative and sustainable solutions for public spaces can leverage this opportunity for business growth and networking within municipal contracts.

## Notice

Contract Award for the provision of the Design and Refurbishment of Kearsney Abbey Play Area, Dover.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048688-2026 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,250 |
| Lots value | £154,250 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,739 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAGS-SMP |

## 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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 11:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048688-2026
- 8 Oct 2025 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063322-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062832-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062732-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048688-2026
  26th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063322-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062832-2025
  7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062732-2025
  7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hags.co.uk
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ETH22BT98M
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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