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title: "Jackie Bells Play Area Refurbishment"
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# Jackie Bells Play Area Refurbishment

Buyer: GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060dda

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## Summary

The Jackie Bells Play Area Refurbishment project, managed by Gedling Borough Council, involves the design, supply, and installation of new inclusive children's play equipment at Jackie Bells Play Area in Netherfield. This procurement falls under the category of works, specifically focusing on landscaping work for playgrounds. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 14th January 2026. The procurement follows a below-threshold call-off under the ESPO 115_25 Framework, which does not require prior publication in OJEU/FTS due to its compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded to Wicksteed Leisure Limited for £98,000.

This tender presents a targeted opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment and landscaping, particularly those familiar with framework agreements such as the ESPO 115_25. With a focus on inclusive play equipment, companies that excel in innovative and safe designs for children will find this contract fitting. Wicksteed Leisure Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Kettering, has been awarded the contract, showcasing how SMEs with specialised expertise can successfully secure such tenders. The project location across regions UKC to UKK further indicates potential expansion and visibility opportunities for businesses in these geographical areas.

## Notice

The project is a further competition call-off from the ESPO Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework (115_25) to refurbish Jackie Bells Play Area in Netherfield, delivering the design, supply, and installation of new inclusive children's play equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project is a further competition call-off from the ESPO Outdoor Playground Equipment, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment Framework (115_25) to refurbish Jackie Bells Play Area in Netherfield, delivering the design, supply, and installation of new inclusive children's play equipment.

### Procurement Information

This contract is a below-threshold call-off awarded via a further-competition under the ESPO 115_25 Framework. Framework call-offs do not require prior publication in OJEU/FTS because the framework was already advertised and procured in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As the call-off value is below the applicable thresholds, no additional FTS notice was required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006395-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ARNOLD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 6LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Ernehale |
| Westminster constituency | Gedling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 18:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006395-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gedling.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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