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Hersden Playzone (MUGA) – Refurbishment and Minor Groundworks

Awarded to Play innovation Ltd

Canterbury City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 18 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 17 July 2026

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Overview

Canterbury City Council is seeking a supplier to refurbish the Hersden Playzone (MUGA) and carry out minor groundworks, with an estimated contract value of £140,000 and a six-month duration commencing August 2026. Interested suppliers must register on the Kent Business Portal and submit their tender electronically by 17 July 2026 at 12:00.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£140,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
18 June 2026
Questions by
17 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Playground equipmentPark and playground equipmentLandscaping work for playgrounds

Award outcome

Awarded value
£173,590
Award date
27 July 2026
Contract period
16 August 2026 → 31 March 2027
Contract length
7 months
Against estimate
24% above
Bids received
5
Winner
  • Play innovation Ltd

This contract ends on 31 March 2027.

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About the winner

Play innovation Ltd

Based in
Watford
Public contracts won
3
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

5

4 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 10% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Criterion 160%
  • Criterion 240%

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Market context

Typical award in Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

£96,814

Median of 589 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 79% above the median.

Canterbury City Council in the last 12 months

46

contracts awarded, worth £16,963,447 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 September 2026

  2. Contract

    29 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    18 June 2026

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