---
title: "Phase 2 Play Improvement Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b367"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Phase 2 Play Improvement Programme

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b367

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Phase 2 Play Improvement Programme," focusing on refurbishing play areas within the Liverpool City region by replacing play equipment and safety surfaces. The procurement falls under the "works" and "goods" categories, aiming to improve community recreation spaces. The contract was awarded on 11 June 2026, and the contract period is set from 22 June 2026 to 22 June 2027. This project engaged several suppliers, including KOMPAN LIMITED, SUTCLIFFE PLAY LIMITED, and WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED, with the total contract value distributed across multiple lots, each dedicated to different park areas within the region of UKD72. The procurement method identified is "Below threshold - unknown," and involves public authority classification at a sub-central government level.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and installation of playground equipment and safety surfacing, especially those operating in the works and goods sectors. SMEs like KOMPAN LIMITED and others successfully competed for the contract, illustrating that well-prepared small to medium enterprises can thrive in such procurement landscapes. Companies in landscaping, recreational facility enhancement, and urban development can find similar opportunities in projects that require innovative solutions for public space enhancement, given the current emphasis on community-centric urban improvements. Participating in these initiatives not only offers financial growth but also enhances company portfolios through public sector engagements.

## Notice

Project for refurbishing play areas in the Liverpool City region, by replacing play equipment and safety surfaces

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055410-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £652,370 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | KOMPAN; SUTCLIFFE PLAY; WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## 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
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055410-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055410-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://wicksteed.co.uk
- http://www.kompan.com
- http://www.sutcliffeplay.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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