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title: "Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691ee"
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buyer: "NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework

Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691ee

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## Summary

Norse Commercial Services Limited, the largest commercial local authority trading company in the UK, has facilitated an award process on behalf of Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council. The procurement titled "Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework" falls under the works category and involves the installation of playground equipment across several parks within the Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Councils over the next four years. The process, which has reached the award stage, saw the contract awarded through a selective method under a closed framework. Key dates include a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026, with a total contract value of approximately £72,000, including VAT. The procurement has closed with one supplier, HAGS-SMP, selected for the task.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in supplying and installing play and outdoor sports equipment. The selective procurement process indicates a preference for qualified suppliers who can ensure high standards of safety and quality in children's play equipment. The closed framework, comprising up to five suppliers, allows for repeated engagement and potential future contracts, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to establish long-term relationships with local councils. Ideal candidates for this tender would likely be those with a strong track record in delivering innovative outdoor play solutions and the capability to manage installations across various park sizes ranging from 1,000m² to 3,000m².

## Notice

The NORSE GROUP are the largest commercial local authority trading company in the UK, with the aim of improving people's lives whilst generating a sustainable and ethical profit for the public sector. On behalf of Rochford District Council & Brentwood Borough Council Norse are seeking suitably qualified bids for the supply and installation of play equipment via a closed framework. This Framework is intended for use for Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils only, and Norse Commercial Services as the Contracting Authority, may make any award to appoint suppliers to this Framework through this competition. Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils are authorised to award call-off contracts under this Framework during its term. Norse Group are seeking bids from suitably qualified suppliers for the establishment of a closed framework of up to 5 suppliers for the supply and installation of play equipment and surfaces. The equipment is planned to be installed over a number of play parks over the next four years within the Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Councils. The smallest size of play park area is around 1,000m2 and the largest would be around 3,000m2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041279-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR6 6EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Roche South |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 37400000 - Sports goods and equipment
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45212213 - Sport markings works

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 07:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041279-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041279-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-059b58
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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