---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement: Playground Reactive Repairs & Remedial Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646e2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Preliminary Market Engagement: Playground Reactive Repairs & Remedial Works

Buyer: WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646e2

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## Summary

The Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in Manchester, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement: Playground Reactive Repairs & Remedial Works." This process falls under the services category, specifically the repair and maintenance of playground equipment, and is intended to appoint a single contractor for carrying out remedial and reactive repairs following annual playground inspections. Interested suppliers should note the engagement milestone scheduled for 13th February 2026, by which date the Soft Market Test will be due. The tender is initiated as part of a larger procurement method with the contract period expected to start on 16th March 2026 and potentially extend until 15th March 2031.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment maintenance and repairs, as WCHG seeks a capable contractor for ongoing service requirements. Companies with expertise in handling both scheduled remedial and impromptu reactive repairs will find this project beneficial for expanding their business portfolio. Additionally, organisations experienced in working with public authorities and familiar with the procurement processes in the United Kingdom will be well-suited to compete for this tender, positioning themselves for long-term collaboration with the WCHG spanning potentially up to five years or more with renewal options.

## Notice

This Soft Market Test is designed to assess supplier interest and capability in appointing a single repairs contractor to carry out remedial works which will predominantly arise from our independent annual playground inspections. The contractor will also be required to work on the instruction of the Service for reactive repairs as and when required.

### Planning Information

This Soft Market Test is designed to assess supplier interest and capability in appointing a single repairs contractor to carry out remedial works which will predominantly arise from our independent annual playground inspections. The contractor will also be required to work on the instruction of the Service for reactive repairs as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009959-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WYTHENSHAWE COMMUNITY HOUSING GROUP (WCHG) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M22 9TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Sharston |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 12:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009959-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009959-2026
  4th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c808a876-c501-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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