---
title: "Play Area Improvements 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a7b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Play Area Improvements 2025

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a7b3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Play Area Improvements 2025" was conducted by Braintree District Council, a public authority in sub-central government located in Braintree, United Kingdom. It involves the refurbishment of four play areas, specifically Spa Road, Rickstones Recreation Ground, Kings Road (King George V), and Beckers Green. The procurement followed a selective method, awarded through a framework, and is categorised under the "works" industry, particularly focusing on playground equipment and landscaping work for playgrounds. The procurement process is complete, with the contract awarded on 27th May 2026, and the contract period extending from 24th June 2026 to 28th July 2026. The total contract value stands at GBP 431,667.60.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and landscaping services. Suitable candidates include SMEs like HAGS-SMP LIMITED, which has already secured the contract, indicating potential for businesses with similar scale and capabilities to compete in such tenders. The procurement process's selective nature highlights that businesses with proven track records in delivering quality work under frameworks are at an advantage. The scope for refurbishment across multiple locations suggests a demand for firms adept at managing and executing comprehensive improvements across diverse geographical regions in the UK.

## Notice

The works compromise the refurbishment of four play areas in the Braintree district Spa Road Rickstones Recreation Ground Kings Road (King George V) Beckers Green

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050323-2026 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 28 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £359,723 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| 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

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050323-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050323-2026
  28th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hags.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-055f0d
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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