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title: "Tender for a Quarterly Regime of Operational Play Inspections across the Bradford District"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d879"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
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# Tender for a Quarterly Regime of Operational Play Inspections across the Bradford District

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d879

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Tender for a Quarterly Regime of Operational Play Inspections across the Bradford District." This contract was awarded on 13 January 2026 to KOMPAN Limited, a supplier based in Milton Keynes. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on the repair and maintenance of playground equipment, and it was conducted as an open competition below the threshold. The contract will span a period from 13 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with a possible extension of 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance. This procurement is part of the Council's commitment to maintaining playground safety throughout the Bradford District in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and inspection services, particularly those with experience in playground and park equipment. Given that KOMPAN Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully secured this contract, similar SMEs with the relevant expertise in technical inspection and repair services could find future opportunities with public authorities appealing. The procurement's open method allows for wide participation, making it especially suitable for businesses looking to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering quality services aligned with public authority standards.

## Notice

To appoint a suitably qualified and experienced inspector to undertake a quarterly Operational Play Inspections regime across the Bradford District for a 3 year period with the option to extend for an additional 12 months subject to satisfactory performance.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance during the initial 3 year contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002798-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | £146,744 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 16:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002798-2026
- 31 Oct 2025 at 17:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070256-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002798-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070256-2025
  31st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=99436&B=
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.kompan.com/en/gb?srsltid=AfmBOopAa-C1kbf8fZjE56MxHzDjysKGSi9-MFk74Pq7Da3W-oJQHoYd
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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