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title: "Memorial Park - Playground Upgrade"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Memorial Park - Playground Upgrade

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a9e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Memorial Park - Playground Upgrade" has been completed and was announced by Canterbury City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The contract, falling under the industry category of playground equipment and landscaping work for playgrounds, was procured through an open competition method. The procurement process progressed from the Tender stage, initiated on 16 March 2026, to the Award stage, completed on 19 May 2026. The awarded contract is valued at approximately £360,000 and is set to run from 22 June 2026 to 14 September 2026. The deadline to submit tenders was 8 May 2026, with expressions of interest managed through the Kent Business Portal.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and outdoor recreation equipment sectors, specifically those specialising in playground installations and landscaping. With a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, the open competition process encourages fair participation, particularly favouring SMEs like the awarded supplier, HAGS-SMP Limited, a company known for its expertise in playground equipment. Engaging in such public procurement contracts can significantly contribute to business growth by providing steady revenue and enhanced industry reputation for winning companies.

## Notice

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a Memorial Park - Playground Upgrade and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence June 2026 and will continue for a period of 8 weeks. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation - PLEASE READ THE ITT INSTRUCTION DOCUMENT Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 8 May 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047524-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAGS-SMP |

## 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
- 45212140 - Recreation installation

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 08:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047524-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 09:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023332-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047524-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023332-2026
  16th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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