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EDR-26-002 - Design, Supply, Installation and Inspection of Outdoor Educational Play Equipment

the Education Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 9 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 7 December 2026 (25 days left)

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Overview

The Education Authority is establishing a multi-organisation framework agreement for the design, supply, delivery, and installation of outdoor educational play equipment. The scope also encompasses post-installation inspections, annual inspections, ongoing maintenance, and repairs. The agreement is scheduled to run for an initial period of 24 months starting 1 March 2027, with extension options up to an additional 24 months, and tenders must be submitted by 7 December 2026.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1 - Fixed Outdoor Playground Equipment

    Lot 1 is for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a range of fixed playground equipment. Playground products are likely to be of a timber, metal or plastic construction. The products which are within scope of this lot include (but are not limited to): • Climbing Frames and walls (Wooden / Metal / Plastic) • Treetop Towers • Balancing Trails • Trampolines • Swing Sets • Slides / Cable Rides • See-Saws & Rockers • Spring-Based Play Equipment • Roundabouts • Inclusive Play Equipment • Toddler Playground Equipment

  • Lot 2 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment

    Lot 2 is for the design, supply, delivery and installation of outdoor fitness equipment which is suitable for use by children. This will include (but is not limited to) fixed outdoor fitness stations of the following type; cross trainers, lat-pulldowns, ab benches, dips/leg raises, hand bikes, leg presses, pull-up stations and recumbent bikes.

  • Lot 3 - Bespoke Outdoor Educational Structures

    Lot 3 is for the design, supply, delivery, assembly and installation of a range of fixed outdoor structures. This lot provides for bespoke “open to the elements” structures such as timber made gazebos, canopies, and outdoor learning environments without windows, doors or utilities.

  • Lot 4 - Polytunnels, Timber Sheds and Furniture, Greenhouses, Storage Containers, and Cycle Shelters

    Lot 4 is for the supply, delivery, assembly and installation of polytunnels, sheds and greenhouses, storage containers and cycle shelters. Lot 4 is divided into five sections, as detailed below. Suppliers may submit a bid for one or more product lines within any one section or across multiple sections. • Lot 4 – Section 1 - Polytunnels & Accessories • Lot 4 – Section 2 - Timber Sheds & Furniture • Lot 4 – Section 3 - Green Houses & Accessories • Lot 4 – Section 4 - Storage Containers • Lot 4 – Section 5 - Cycle Shelters

  • Lot 5 - Provision for Inspections of Outdoor Equipment

    Lot 5 is for the provision of independent post-installation, annual and ad-hoc inspections of outdoor equipment and associated safety surfacing, including equipment installed prior to the commencement of this Framework Agreement.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 November 2026
Questions by
27 November 2026
Deadline
7 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusementsPlayground equipmentPlayground swingsPlayground climbing apparatusPlayground merry go roundsPlayground slidesPlayground see sawsPlayground tunnels+1 more

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

5

Median bids on comparable tenders

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 will be scored

  • AC1 - Service Delivery Plan and Contract Management
  • AC2 - Design and Installation Methodology
  • AC3 - Scaled Layout Drawing Assessment
  • AC4 - Catalogue Upload
  • AC5 - Price

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

the Education Authority in the last 12 months

28

contracts awarded, worth £129,058,850 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    9 November 2026

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