Framework for the provision of playground equipment - Design, Supply & Installation (2 lots)
Description: Blackpool Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers to tender for inclusion on a Playground Procurement Framework for the design, supply, installation of playground equipment and associated works. Blackpool Council manage approximately 30 formal play areas across the town. These sites vary in size, age, condition, and functionality and are predominantly located in urban and coastal environments with exposure to high usage, anti-social behaviour, vandalism, wet weather, and salt-laden air. This framework will support the delivery of both small replacement works and large-scale playground refurbishments, ensuring consistency, quality, durability, and value for money as well as building close relationships with a smaller amount of suppliers who can meet our needs, over the contract term. The framework will cover, but is not limited to: * Supply and installation (read more...)
Summary: Blackpool Borough Council seeks qualified suppliers for a new framework concerning the design, supply, and installation of playground equipment. This procurement, valued at £780,000 and open to small and medium-sized enterprises, will involve two distinct lots covering both small-scale equipment replacement and bespoke playground projects. The procurement adopts an open procedure under the UK Public Procurement Act 2023/54, prioritising quality, social value, and financial rationale in evaluation. Delivery will primarily take place in the UK region, with key tender submission deadlines closing on 17th July 2026, and the framework expected to award contracts by 11th September 2026. The successful framework will run initially from 18th September 2026 to 17th September 2028, with possible extensions.