Find a TenderPlanned procurementPreliminary market engagement notice
Published 11 Sept 2026, 14:42 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Play Equipment Repairs and Remedial Works

Authority: LiveWest Homes Limited (Public body)

WorksBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Published estimate £100,000≈ £50k / year · £120,000 inc. VAT
Tender notice expected 2 Nov 2026from the planned procurement notice
Contract term 2 yrsup to 3 yrs with extensions · starts 1 Mar 2027

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Bromford Flagship LiveWest are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the servicing, maintenance and remedial repair of play area equipment and associated assets across its housing portfolio.

The successful contractors will provide a comprehensive service to ensure that play areas remain safe, compliant, operational and fit for use in accordance with relevant legislation, British Standards and industry best practice.

The contract may include, but is not limited to:

Routine servicing and maintenance of play equipment

Emergency make-safe works

Reactive and planned remedial repairs

Replacement of equipment components

Safety surfacing repairs and maintenance

Fencing and gate repairs

Signage replacement

Asset condition reporting

Compliance reporting and recommendations

Play equipment may include:

Swings

Slides

Multi-play units

Climbing frames

Springers

Roundabouts

Seesaws

Inclusive play equipment

Outdoor fitness equipment

Associated assets may include:

Wet-pour surfaces

Rubber mulch

Grass matting

Loose-fill surfacing

Fencing and gates

Seating

Bollards

Play area signage

CPV: Flatwork for children's play area · Playground equipment · Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment · Swings

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Lot 1PlannedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSE
Contract period: 1 Mar 2027 — 28 Feb 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 3 yrs with extensionsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligibleDelivery: East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South West
Extensions
Extension options published
37535100 Swings37535200 Playground equipment45236210 Flatwork for children's play area50870000 Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Planned procurement
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
11 Sept 2026, 14:42 BST
Last source update
11 Sept 2026, 14:42 BST
Latest notice
Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
Classification (CPV)
Flatwork for children's play areaPlayground equipmentRepair and maintenance services of playground equipmentSwings
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF)West Midlands (UKG)East of England (UKH1)South West (UKK1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f840

How it was run

Submission deadline

Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Planning notice published8 days ago
    11 Sept 2026, 14:42 BST
  2. Market engagementin 21 days
    10 Oct 2026, 00:59 BST
    This is currently an initial market enquiry to determine whether there are organisations capable of providing a comprehensive play equipment repair and remedial works service. The scope is expected to include the inspection, repair, replacement, refurbishment, and maintenance of indoor and outdoor more…play equipment and associated safety surfacing, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety standards and regulations. Should multiple suppliers demonstrate the capability to deliver the required service, a formal tender process will be undertaken. We would be grateful if interested parties could respond to this notice to express an interest by e-mailing: [email protected] and [email protected] with any supporting documentation. If a decision is made to continue with a tender we will respond to confirm this after the 9th October 2026
  3. Tender notice expectedin 45 days
    2 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
  4. Contract startsin 163 days
    1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    11 Sept 2026, 14:42 BSTUK2

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

BROMFORD FLAGSHIP LIVEWEST LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: IP29996R · GB-PPON: PPVD-1982-YTZR Bromford, Shannon Way, Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, South West, GL208ND
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Official documents & specifications (1)

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