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title: "Co-op Academy - Medlock; Design of and replacement of Play Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609df"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Co-op Academy - Medlock; Design of and replacement of Play Equipment

Buyer: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609df

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## Summary

The Co-operative Academy of Manchester is seeking to procure services for the design and replacement of play equipment at their Medlock site in Manchester. This tender, titled "Co-op Academy - Medlock; Design of and replacement of Play Equipment," falls under the industry category of playground equipment as per the CPV classification and is valued at £60,000, with a gross total of £72,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following an open method described as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates include a site visit on 5 February, a tender return deadline on 20 February, and the project commencement on 3 April, with completion expected by 17 April 2026. The procurement is located within the United Kingdom, and specific attention is paid to the balance of price and quality in the award criteria, both weighted equally at 50%.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and related design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process has been made accessible to these entities. Given the emphasis on both price and quality, businesses that can competitively price their offerings while providing high-quality products and services are well-suited to vie for this contract. For companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the education sector, this contract represents an excellent growth opportunity.

## Notice

Site visit 5 February, Tender return 20 February, Contract start 3 April, completion of works by 17 April 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004779-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Ardwick |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004779-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004779-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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