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In deliveryUnited KingdomWorks£300,000Add to pipeline

Cliffe Park Play Area Refurbishment

Awarded to WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

Dronfield Town Council(buyer)

Published
Published 21 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 16 October 2026
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Overview

Dronfield Town Council is seeking quotations for the refurbishment of Cliffe Park play area on Callywhite Lane in Dronfield, Derbyshire, with a maximum budget of £300,000 excluding VAT. The work will involve upgrades to the playground's facilities, including the fenced sand pit, table tennis table, and play equipment serving users of various ages, as well as improvements to the wider site.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£300,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 August 2026
Questions by
9 October 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Park and playground equipmentLandscaping work for parks

Award outcome

Awarded value
£300,000
Award date
3 November 2026
Contract period
11 January 2027 → 30 April 2027
Contract length
4 months
Bids received
5
Winner
  • WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

This contract ends on 30 April 2027.

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About the winner

WICKSTEED LEISURE LIMITED

Based in
Kettering
Public contracts won
89
Across UK and EU notices

1 other contract from Dronfield Town Council since 2025, worth £70,000.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

5

5 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 11% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 0% · Quality 100%

  • Design Quality, Accessibility & Inclusion30%
  • Compliance with Specification20%
  • Durability and Maintenance10%
  • Health & Safety Management10%
  • Programme of Work10%
  • Experience and References10%
  • Innovation and Added Value5%
  • Sustainability, Social Value & Waste Management5%

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Market context

Typical award in Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

£109,900

Median of 543 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 2.7× the median.

Dronfield Town Council in the last 12 months

2

contracts awarded, worth £356,000 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 November 2026

  2. Tender Update

    3 September 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    21 August 2026

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