Framework for the provision of playground equipment - Design, Supply & Installation (2 lots)
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
0
Lots
2
Published
12 Jun 2026
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 of playground sports and activity equipment • Playground surfacing • Fencing and gates • Design and layout of play spaces • Project management from contract award to completion • Aftercare, maintenance support, and warranties
Scope
- Reference
- DN817334
- Total value
- £780,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2028Possible extension to 31 Aug 2030
Each lot can be extended for 2 periods of 12 months
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 37535100375352003753521037535220375352303753524037535250433250004511272350870000
- Contract locations
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Lot 1 - lowest total price Lot 2 - as there will be a budget, this will be evaluated by way of a financial rationale being provided to explain budget utilisation and will be evaluated 0-5 rather than the price | price | 30.00% |
| Quality | Technical questions - scored 0-5 | quality | 60.00% |
| Social Value | The value of the SV offering will be used for evaluation purposes | price | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Insurance (at time of contract award): Employers Liability £5m Public Liability £10m Product Liability £2m Must comply with all relevant Legislation (details in tender documents)
Must be a member of API (Association Play Industries) Must be able to meet the requirements in respect of the provision of accessible & inclusive equipment Equipment must meet minimum quality standards outlined (included within Annex 1 Product Specification & Warranty info published with the tender documents)
Insurance (to be in place at contract award: Employer's Liability Insurance £5m Public Liability Insurance £10m Product Liability £2m Professional Indemnity Insurance £2m Suppliers must conform to all legislative requirements
Due to being a coastal town, there will be requirement for coastal themed equipment, specifically large ship(s). Suppliers must be able to provide a large ship Suppliers must be a member of the API (Association of Play Industries) All personnel must be adequately skilled, experienced and qualified Must be able to meet the requirements in respect of the provision of accessible & inclusive equipment Equipment must meet the quality standards outlined in the tender documents (included within Annex 1 Product Specification & Warranty info published with the tender documents)
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 30 Jun 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission deadline
- 07 Jul 2026, 11:00 am
- Submission address
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=20fe8910-6665-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supply & Installation of equipment | — | active |
| 2 | Design, Suplly & Installation of Playgrounds | — | active |