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    ContractsColchester Play Parks Refurbishment - 4 Sites
    Awarded contract

    Colchester Play Parks Refurbishment - 4 Sites

    Awarded
    £34.3k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Colchester City Council invites bids for partial refurbishment and equipment replacement at 4 play parks across two geographical batches via the ESPO Framework.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 19 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £34.3k
    Published 19 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £34,250
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      2 Aug 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    2 suppliers
    • SP
      SUTCLIFFE PLAY LIMITED
    Lead contractor
  1. HA
    HAGS-SMP Limited
    Consortium partner
  2. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    19 Aug 2026Today2 Aug 2026

    Brief

    Colchester City Council is seeking contractors to undertake partial refurbishment and equipment replacement across 4 play parks in the Colchester area. The work will be carried out to LEAP (Local Equipment Area for Play) style industry specifications and standards as detailed in the accompanying specification documents. This procurement is split into two separate batches, allowing bidders to apply for one or both: Batch 6 covers 2 South play parks, and Batch 8 covers 2 West play parks. The project is being delivered through the ESPO Framework for Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment (Reference 115_25, Lot 1). Bidders are encouraged to conduct site visits independently, noting that all parks remain open to the public during inspections. Full tender documentation is available with detailed specifications and requirements.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
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    In media communications, COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. SUTCLIFFE PLAY LIMITED1× · 50%
    2. HAGS-SMP Limited1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
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