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title: "Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691f6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework

Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691f6

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Norse Commercial Services Limited involves the supply and installation of play equipment under a closed framework, intended for Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Councils. The process is in the award stage and has a completion status, with a contract signed on 10th March 2026. This selective procurement is classified under works and has appointed Hags-smp as the supplier, with the planned installation of equipment over multiple play parks until 30th June 2026. The procurement falls under the category of sports goods, playground equipment, and sport markings works, covering areas in Norwich, Rochford, and Egham.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and installation of playground and sport-related equipment. The framework looks to establish a roster of up to five qualified suppliers, which encourages competitive participation from small and medium enterprises with relevant expertise and capacity. Companies equipped to handle projects spanning 1,000m² to 3,000m² play areas will find significant growth potential, as the project involves collaborative works for public authorities, thereby increasing brand visibility and securing future public sector contracts.

## 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/041295-2026 |
| 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 | £75,000 |

## 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
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45212213 - Sport markings works

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 07:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041295-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041295-2026
  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

## Provenance

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