---
title: "Improve 5 Play Areas - 115_25"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a45"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Improve 5 Play Areas - 115_25

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a45

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a procurement process for the enhancement of five children’s play areas across Bristol, categorised under construction work. The contract, valued at £368,944, was signed on 9th March 2026 and awarded to Dragon Play and Sports Ltd. The procurement falls within the works category using a call-off contract facilitated by the ESPO framework under PCR15 regulations, executed via a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. While the associated lot was eventually cancelled, key delivery locations to benefit included Barton Fields, Court Farm Road MUGA, Fortfield Green, Netham Park, and Redcatch Park, as outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in children's play equipment or similar construction services. Dragon Play and Sports Ltd, a Caerphilly-based SME, successfully competed by meeting quality and price criteria. Businesses focusing on innovative play equipment design, installation services, and those capable of rapid project execution would find similar procurements advantageous. The framework utilisation suggests that qualified suppliers within established frameworks may have increased access to such tender opportunities.

## Notice

Call-off contract using ESPO framework template.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and install of children's play equipment to five sites across the city.

Options: The contract can be extended by 6 months.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via a call-off from a Framework procured under PCR15 regulations. It is a below threshold works contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023166-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 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 | £368,944 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAGON PLAY AND SPORTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023166-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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