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Published 13 Mar 2026, 15:48 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

T2690 Supply and Delivery of Playground Equipment

Official notice

Authority: Belfast City Council (Local council)

3 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories (37)Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment (43) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Published estimate£1,250,000envelope for 3 lots · £1,500,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 8 May 2026awarded 23 Sept 2026
Awarded to ALLPLAY IRELAND LIMITED +5 more8 awards
Contract term 3 yrsends 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensions · starts 2 Nov 2026

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This Contract is for the Supply and Delivery of Playground Equipment catering for a wide range of play opportunities of age groups with differing needs and abilities:

Items 1 - 32 – Standalone Playground items

Items 33 – 35 (Lot 1 – Single Spring Rockers)

Items 36 – 40 (Lot 2 – Swing Units)

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 13 Mar 2031, 23:59 GMT.
  • No preliminary market engagement: No Preliminary Market Engagement Notice has been published because no preliminary market engagement was undertaken for this procurement. This requirement is a recurring, well‑established supply contract, and the Council has a strong understanding of the market, including supplier capability, competition levels, and pricing trends based on historic procurement activity. As such, preliminary market engagement was not considered necessary.

CPV: Park and playground equipment · Playground equipment · Playground swings

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value (£1,250,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Item 1 - 32 Stand Alone Playground Equipment.AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £1,000,000 exc. VAT · £1,200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1).
37535200 Playground equipment37535210 Playground swings43325000 Park and playground equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Insurance

  • Technical & professional ability

    Company Experience

    Equipment specification requirements (Evidence submission)

    Safety Standard Requirements (Evidence submission)

Lot #2Single Spring RockersAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£100,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £100,000 exc. VAT · £120,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1).
37535200 Playground equipment37535210 Playground swings43325000 Park and playground equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Insurance

  • Technical & professional ability

    Company Experience

    Equipment specification requirements (Evidence submission)

    Safety Standard Requirements (Evidence submission)

Lot #3Swing UnitsAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£150,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensionsValue: £150,000 exc. VAT · £180,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: Northern IrelandEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1).
37535200 Playground equipment37535210 Playground swings43325000 Park and playground equipment
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Insurance

  • Technical & professional ability

    Company Experience

    Equipment specification requirements (Evidence submission)

    Safety Standard Requirements (Evidence submission)

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Price: 90%Social value: 10%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Price
  • Social Value
Conditions of participation · identical on every lot2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Insurance

  • Technical & professional ability

    Company Experience

    Equipment specification requirements (Evidence submission)

    Safety Standard Requirements (Evidence submission)

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 90 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 9 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 13 Mar 2031
First published
13 Mar 2026, 15:48 GMT
Last source update
8 Oct 2026, 10:46 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 12 Jun 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-023149
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Park and playground equipmentPlayground equipmentPlayground swings
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a3d Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
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Submission deadline
8 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

via eSourcnNI portal:

e-sourcingni.ukp.app.jaggaer.com ↗

Timeline

13 Mar 2026 → 2 Nov 2026 · 6 dates
  1. Tender notice published217 days ago
    13 Mar 2026, 15:48 GMT
  2. Submission deadline161 days ago
    8 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Award decision expected by126 days ago
    12 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
  4. Assessment summaries sent24 days ago
    23 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Latest notice published8 days ago
    8 Oct 2026, 10:46 BST
  6. Today
    16 Oct 2026
  7. Contract startsin 16 days
    2 Nov 2026

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 13 Mar 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    13 Mar 2026, 15:48 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    23 Sept 2026, 09:58 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    23 Sept 2026, 09:58 BST
  4. Contract details notice published
    8 Oct 2026, 10:46 BST
    UK7
  5. Contract signature expected
    14 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 8
Awarded value £1,361,5008 awards exc. VAT
Bids received 1616 from SMEs
Contracts signed 8latest 8 Oct 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Item 1 - 32 Stand Alone Playground Equipment.6 awards
ALLPLAY IRELAND LIMITEDSMEItems Awarded: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 25 and 292 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031Extensions: Options to extend for a further 2 years (1+1). · Options: The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.£655,00023 Sept 2026Awarded
Garden EscapesSMEItems awarded: 16, 20, 21, 26, and 312 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031Extensions: Options to extend for a further 2 years (1+1) · Options: The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.£150,00023 Sept 2026Awarded
HAWTHORN HEIGHTS LTDSMEItems awarded: 27, 28, 30, 322 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031Extensions: Options to extend for 2 years (1+1). · Options: The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.£105,00023 Sept 2026Awarded
KOMPAN Scotland LimitedSMEItems awarded2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031Extensions: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1). · Options: The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.£34,00023 Sept 2026Awarded
Larsplay LtdSMEItems awarded: 222 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031Extensions: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1). · Options: The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.£7,50023 Sept 2026Awarded
Play and Leisure Services LtdSMEItems awarded: 2, 12, 15, 19, 242 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031Extensions: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1) · Options: The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.£160,00023 Sept 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Single Spring Rockers1 award
Play and Leisure Services LtdSME2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031Extensions: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1) · Options: The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.£100,00023 Sept 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Swing Units1 award
KOMPAN Scotland LimitedSME2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031Extensions: Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1) · Options: The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.£150,00023 Sept 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Items Awarded: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 25 and 29 · ALLPLAY IRELAND LIMITEDSME

    Signed
    8 Oct 2026
    Value
    £655,000
    Period
    2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Options to extend for a further 2 years (1+1).
    Options
    The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.

    No agreed KPIs: Formal Key Performance Indicators have not been established for this contract as it is primarily a low-risk supply and delivery arrangement. Contract performance will be managed through compliance with the specification, delivery timescales, product warranties, BS EN 1176 safety standards, replacement parts availability requirements, and routine contract management processes. Any issues relating to quality, delivery or compliance will be monitored and addressed through the Council's standard contract management procedures.

  • Items awarded: 16, 20, 21, 26, and 31 · Garden EscapesSME

    Signed
    8 Oct 2026
    Value
    £150,000
    Period
    2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Options to extend for a further 2 years (1+1)
    Options
    The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.

    No agreed KPIs: Formal Key Performance Indicators have not been established for this contract as it is primarily a low-risk supply and delivery arrangement. Contract performance will be managed through compliance with the specification, delivery timescales, product warranties, BS EN 1176 safety standards, replacement parts availability requirements, and routine contract management processes. Any issues relating to quality, delivery or compliance will be monitored and addressed through the Council's standard contract management procedures.

  • Items awarded: 27, 28, 30, 32 · HAWTHORN HEIGHTS LTDSME

    Signed
    8 Oct 2026
    Value
    £105,000
    Period
    2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Options to extend for 2 years (1+1).
    Options
    The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.

    No agreed KPIs: Formal Key Performance Indicators have not been established for this contract as it is primarily a low-risk supply and delivery arrangement. Contract performance will be managed through compliance with the specification, delivery timescales, product warranties, BS EN 1176 safety standards, replacement parts availability requirements, and routine contract management processes. Any issues relating to quality, delivery or compliance will be monitored and addressed through the Council's standard contract management procedures.

  • Items awarded · KOMPAN Scotland LimitedSME

    Signed
    8 Oct 2026
    Value
    £34,000
    Period
    2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1).
    Options
    The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.

    No agreed KPIs: Formal Key Performance Indicators have not been established for this contract as it is primarily a low-risk supply and delivery arrangement. Contract performance will be managed through compliance with the specification, delivery timescales, product warranties, BS EN 1176 safety standards, replacement parts availability requirements, and routine contract management processes. Any issues relating to quality, delivery or compliance will be monitored and addressed through the Council's standard contract management procedures.

  • Items awarded: 22 · Larsplay LtdSME

    Signed
    8 Oct 2026
    Value
    £7,500
    Period
    2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1).
    Options
    The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.

    No agreed KPIs: Formal Key Performance Indicators have not been established for this contract as it is primarily a low-risk supply and delivery arrangement. Contract performance will be managed through compliance with the specification, delivery timescales, product warranties, BS EN 1176 safety standards, replacement parts availability requirements, and routine contract management processes. Any issues relating to quality, delivery or compliance will be monitored and addressed through the Council's standard contract management procedures.

  • Items awarded: 2, 12, 15, 19, 24 · Play and Leisure Services LtdSME

    Signed
    8 Oct 2026
    Value
    £160,000
    Period
    2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1)
    Options
    The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.

    No agreed KPIs: Formal Key Performance Indicators have not been established for this contract as it is primarily a low-risk supply and delivery arrangement. Contract performance will be managed through compliance with the specification, delivery timescales, product warranties, BS EN 1176 safety standards, replacement parts availability requirements, and routine contract management processes. Any issues relating to quality, delivery or compliance will be monitored and addressed through the Council's standard contract management procedures.

  • Contract 7 · Play and Leisure Services LtdSME

    Signed
    8 Oct 2026
    Value
    £100,000
    Period
    2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1)
    Options
    The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.

  • Contract 8 · KOMPAN Scotland LimitedSME

    Signed
    8 Oct 2026
    Value
    £150,000
    Period
    2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2029 · up to 1 Nov 2031 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Options to extend for further 2 years (1+1)
    Options
    The options in Contract T2690 relate to the Council’s ability to add, vary or remove playground equipment items, adjust delivery requirements, and introduce new premises or events during the Contract Period. These options ensure flexibility where operational needs change, while remaining compliant with the Specification and Procurement Act 2023.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Item 1 - 32 Stand Alone Playground Equipment.6final-stage tenders60—
2 · Single Spring Rockers6final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one60—
3 · Swing Units4final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one40—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Belfast City Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PQXY-5321-CGZM 9-21 Adelaide Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 8DJContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

6 commercial parties on the notice
  • Allplay Ireland LimitedAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PLDN-9253-DLZX 12 Crabtree Road, Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland, BT24 8RHContact email
  • Garden EscapesAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PBHV-7537-LCTH 43C Ballycreen Road, Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland, BT24 8UBContact email
  • Hawthorn Heights LimitedAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PXTR-2594-YGZY 75 Craigbrack Road, Eglinton, Northern Ireland, BT47 3BEContact email
  • KOMPAN Scotland LimitedAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PPJQ-1632-VZBW 5 Dunlop Square, Livingston, Scotland, EH54 8SBContact email
  • Larsplay LtdAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PYTX-1753-XJDX 38 Garvagh Road, Dungannon, Northern Ireland, BT7 03LSContact email
  • Play and Leisure ServicesAwarded supplierGB-PPON: PVVY-2523-HVJH 31 Carrowdore Road, Greyabbey, Northern Ireland, BT22 2LUContact email

Official documents & specifications (17)

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