--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Outdoor Playground Equipment Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0684c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0684c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684c5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-17" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement - Outdoor Playground Equipment Framework Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0684c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0684c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0684c5.json) ## Summary Hull City Council is initiating a public procurement process with a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for an Outdoor Playground Equipment Framework, aimed at fostering engagement between local authorities and the commercial sector. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically targeting playground equipment and related services. Currently in the planning stage, the tender is projected to be advertised by August 2026, with a closed framework contract set to commence on 1 March 2027 and run until 28 February 2031. Situated in Hull, UK, the council is actively seeking input from industry stakeholders to shape future solutions, with a milestone date for feedback set by 15 May 2026. The forthcoming opportunity promises substantial business growth potential, with an estimated annual framework value of approximately £800,000. It is particularly relevant for businesses specialising in urban furniture, park equipment, and maintenance services for playgrounds. This tender presents an ideal chance for both established suppliers and new entrants in these sectors to influence the procurement strategy and expand their market presence in Hull and its surrounding regions. The PME invites contractors to bring forward innovative solutions, thereby positively impacting their positioning should a procurement opportunity arise following this engagement. ## Notice Hull City Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for Outdoor Playground Equipment Framework. PME allows local authorities and other contracting authorities in the public sector, to engage with a market. PME is designed to encourage the commercial and voluntary sectors to engage with the development process before a procurement is undertaken. This is the market's opportunity to express its views, outline market developments and generally influence how solutions to the Authority's' needs might be met. PME is not a call for competition. Following PME, the authority may conclude that procurement is not the best solution to meet a particular strategy outcome. It is essential that any organisation participating in the PME understands that a procurement opportunity is not guaranteed. It is therefore essential that organisations understand that this activity does not affect an organisation's positioning either positively or negatively should a procurement opportunity arise subsequently. The Tender opportunity is anticipated to be published within August 2026. The Tender opportunity will develop a closed framework to run for a period of approximately 4 years. The anticipated value of the Framework is approximately PS800,000.00 per annum. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104508&TID=100109672&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034974-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 17 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,200,000 | | 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 | HULL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU1 2AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice | | Delivery location | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34928400 - Urban furniture - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment ## Release History - 17 Apr 2026 at 08:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034974-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034974-2026 17th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104508&TID=100109672&B= - https://www.hull.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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