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title: "Gasson's Lane Playground Installation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f619"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERTON TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Gasson's Lane Playground Installation

Buyer: SOMERTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f619

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## Summary

Somerton Town Council has initiated a public procurement process for the Gasson's Lane Playground Installation, designed to supply and install new play equipment and surfacing that emphasises imagination, challenge, and excitement. Located in Somerton, United Kingdom, the project falls within the construction and landscaping industry category and is part of an open competition procurement method. The contract, valued gross at £240,000, is scheduled for completion by 28th June 2026, following its commencement on 13th April 2026. This process reached the award stage with ESP PLAY LIMITED securing the contract.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in playground equipment and landscaping works. Small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative offerings in sustainable or environmentally friendly materials could effectively compete. Businesses that excel in delivering imaginative and inclusive playground designs while demonstrating experience, durability, and quality are encouraged to engage in such processes to expand their market footprint. Somerton Town Council's focus on creativity and sustainability presents a constructive avenue for firms meeting these criteria to showcase their expertise and products.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of new play equipment, including surfacing. Which incorporates imagination, challenge, and excitment. Budget set at PS200,000 net. Deadline for completion 16th June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030362-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | SOMERTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOMERTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA11 6SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Somerton |
| Westminster constituency | Glastonbury and Somerton |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESP PLAY |

## 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

- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45212140 - Recreation installation

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030362-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 17:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083062-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030362-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083062-2025
  15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9236

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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