---
title: "Throwing Cage at Litherland Sports Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068929"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068929.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Throwing Cage at Litherland Sports Park

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068929

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Hammer and Discus Throwing Cage at Litherland Sports Park, in the region of Bootle, United Kingdom (UKD73). The procurement, classified under "Outdoor sports equipment," followed a direct method below the threshold—without competition—indicative of a streamlined procurement approach for sub-central government authorities. The contract was signed on 21 April 2026 and holds validity until 14 August 2026, with a gross value of £45,240.00, and a specific net contract value of £37,700.00.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in sports facility equipment, particularly SMEs like SPORT & PLAY LIMITED, the awarded supplier. As procurement was awarded without competition, similar SMEs could benefit by establishing strong reputations and connections with local government entities to secure such direct contracts. Opportunities abound for enterprises focused on delivering goods or services within public sector sports ventures, especially those capable of fulfilling niche requirements efficiently within the determined budgetary thresholds.

## Notice

Hammer and Discus Throwing Cage at Litherland Sports Park.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036880-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPORT & PLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 08:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036880-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036880-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- http://www.sportplay.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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