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Middlesbrough Play Area Improvements
Middlesbrough Council · Local authority
In brief
Middlesbrough Council has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 27 July 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Middlesbrough Council's Environment Team is undertaking a programme of improvements across a number of play areas within the town and is seeking to engage with providers in a divine of any formal procurement process.
Over the next 4 years, we plan to undertake a series of improvements across several play This will include refurbishing existing sites, replacing equipment that is beyond repair and upgrading multi-climber units at a number of locations.
We are also committed to enhancing inclusive play provision and exploring the development of dedicated spaces for teenage girls incorporating appropriate play and recreational elements.
The Council is seeking information to identify suitable qualified and interest providers, capable of delivering the full scope of service, including supply, installation and ongoing maintenance and aftercare.
How to Participate
If you are interested in this opportunity, please confirm your expression of interests by 5PM on 9th April and include:
• Organisation name and primary contact details
• A brief summary of relevant experience in providing play equipment, safety surfacing and related services
• A paragraph on how your organisation can deliver what is outlined in the 'Purpose of the engagement'
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 025370-2026
About the buyer
Middlesbrough CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
155Awards
133Suppliers it has used most
- Thirteen Housing Group Limited3 contracts
- Bayley Security Limited2 contracts
- C G Robinson & Sons Ltd2 contracts
- Hobson Smith (Construction) Ltd2 contracts
- Kaarbon Technology Ltd2 contracts
- NY Construction LTD2 contracts
- Thompson Commercials Limited2 contracts
- ARCH Teesside1 contract
From notice 025370-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.