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115_25 Outdoor Playground, Fitness and Sports Facilities and Equipment (Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection)

Awarded to ABACUS PLAYGROUNDS LIMITED, ACE PLAY LIMITED, AXO LEISURE LTD +37 more

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Published
Published 29 October 2024
Deadline
Closed 16 January 2025

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Overview

ESPO awarded a national framework agreement valued at £140 million for the design, supply, delivery, installation, maintenance and inspection of outdoor playground equipment, fitness equipment, sports facilities (including skateparks, multi-use games areas, tennis courts and football pitches), water play areas, and associated services across 13 lots. The framework was awarded to 40 suppliers on 18 June 2025 and is available for use by eligible UK public bodies, educational establishments, emergency services, NHS bodies and registered charities, with an option to extend for up to 24 months.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£140,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
29 October 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
FloodlightsUrban furnitureOutdoor sports equipmentGymnasium equipmentFitness equipmentsField and court sports equipmentPlayground equipmentPlayground swings+23 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£140,000,000
Award date
18 June 2025
Contract period
31 May 2025 → 31 May 2027
Winners
  • ABACUS PLAYGROUNDS LIMITED
  • ACE PLAY LIMITED
  • AXO LEISURE LTD
  • BACK-ON-TRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • BENDCRETE LEISURE LIMITED
  • BETONGPARK LIMITED
  • BLAKEDOWN SPORT AND PLAY LIMITED
  • CANVAS SPACES LIMITED
  • CLEVELAND LAND SERVICES (GUISBOROUGH) LIMITED
  • CREATIVE PLAY (UK) LIMITED
  • D C M PROJECTS LTD t/a DCM Surfaces
  • DRAGON PLAY AND SPORTS LTD
  • DURA-SPORT LIMITED
  • EIBEPLAY LIMITED
  • FAWNS RECREATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • FENLAND LEISURE PRODUCTS LIMITED
  • FOSSE CONTRACTS LIMITED
  • FOUNTAINEERS LIMITED
  • GARDEN ESCAPES (IRELAND) LIMITED
  • GREENSPAN PROJECTS LTD
  • HAGS-SMP LIMITED
  • JUPITER PLAY AND LEISURE LTD
  • KOMPAN LIMITED
  • LARS PLAY LTD
  • LIGHTMAIN COMPANY LIMITED
  • MAVERICK INDUSTRIES LIMITED
  • MCARDLE SPORT-TEC LIMITED
  • PENTAGON SPORT LIMITED
  • PLAY AND LEISURE LIMITED
  • PLAYCUBED LTD
  • PLAYDALE PLAYGROUNDS LIMITED
  • PROLUDIC LIMITED
  • SAFEPLAY PLAYGROUND SERVICES LTD
  • SENSORY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
  • SPLASH PADS ENTERPRISES LIMITED
  • STREETSCAPE (PRODUCTS & SERVICES) LIMITED
  • SUTCLIFFE PLAY LIMITED
  • USTIGATE LIMITED
  • WHEELSCAPE LTD
  • WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    9 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    29 October 2024

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