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title: "Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691f7"
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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-0691f7

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## Summary

The contracting process involves Norse Commercial Services Limited, serving as the lead buying organisation, alongside Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council. They are overseeing a closed framework competition titled "Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework." This initiative targets the industry categories of sports goods, equipment, and playground equipment. The procurement process, which reached the award stage as of 6th May 2026, is selective and targets sub-central government sectors. This opportunity was specifically geared towards the regions of Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Councils in the United Kingdom. The project includes a planned installation period from 1st April to 30th June 2026, focusing on play parks with areas ranging from 1,000m² to 3,000m².

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and installation of recreational and sports equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Hags-smp, are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the procurement's focus on fostering sustainable public sector collaborations within the framework's selective process. The framework intends to collaborate with up to five suppliers, ensuring diverse involvement and promoting an innovative range of products and solutions suitable for developmental public spaces. This will potentially boost sector visibility and foster long-term business relationships within the public domain.

## 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/041302-2026 |
| 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 | £126,650 |

## 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 08:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041302-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041302-2026
  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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