---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement: Playground Reactive Repairs & Remedial Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646e3"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0646e3.json"
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-0646e3

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## Summary

The Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement: Playground Reactive Repairs & Remedial Works." This tender falls under the services category and is aimed at securing a single repairs contractor for remedial works from annual playground inspections, with additional potential for reactive repairs. The procurement is focused in Manchester, UK, and involves the public authority - sub-central government classification. A Soft Market Test is scheduled, with a deadline for engagement on 13th February 2026, and service commencement anticipated from 16th March 2026, with possible extensions up to 2031.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of playground equipment. Companies equipped with expertise in conducting recurring inspection-based repairs and managing reactive service requests will find this contract conducive to business growth. SMEs that excel in these areas or larger enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts will likely find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The assurance of a multi-year contract, with possibility for renewal, offers a stable and extended business prospect.

## 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/009960-2026 |
| 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 12:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009960-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009960-2026
  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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