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title: "Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069285"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area

Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069285

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## Summary

Cardiff Council has recently completed the procurement process for the Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area. The contract, valued at £436,153.08 gross, was awarded on 6th July 2026 to Encon Construction Limited, a Cardiff-based SME. The project's main industry category is construction, specifically focusing on park and playground equipment. The procurement method employed was an open competition below the threshold, adhering to the legal framework of the UK's devolved regulations. The works are scheduled to commence on 17th July 2026, with a completion date of 22nd October 2026, and a possibility of a four-week extension. The location of the project is within the UK region, specifically Cardiff, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction and park equipment supply to engage with public sector projects. With Cardiff Council as the buyer, companies that can deliver high-quality construction works and integrate community well-being benefits, particularly SMEs, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Engaging in this project could create prospects for growth through public sector collaboration, enhancing business reputation and expanding market reach. The project highlights the importance of quality and price in the tender criteria, offering valuable lessons for future competitive bids.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Cardiff Bay Barrage Sport and Exercise Area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063340-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 22 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £363,460 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4UW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENCON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 15:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063340-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 14:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041571-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063340-2026
  6th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041571-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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