Playground, Gym & Urban Play Framework
Braintree District Council · Local authority
In brief
Braintree District Council awarded construction work to Kompan Limited, Hags-Smp Limited and Proludic Limited and 8 others on 9 January 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £4,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 12 January 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Playground and Gym Equipment 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2030 What this lot coversPlayground and Gym Equipment (including water, electronic, structural play, safety surfacing etc, also including parts and maintenance.) | — | £2,000,000 |
| Outdoor Leisure Play Equipment 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2030 What this lot coversOutdoor Leisure Play Equipment (including MUGA, also including parts and maintenance) | — | £1,000,000 |
| Splash Parks 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2030 What this lot coversSplash Parks (including design, equipment, flooring, parts, maintenance etc) | — | £500,000 |
| Urban Play Equipment 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2030 What this lot coversUrban Play Equipment (including skate, BMX, scooter etc, also including parts and maintenance) | — | £500,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kompan Limited Hags-Smp Limited Proludic Limited (SME) Sutcliffe Play Limited Wicksteed Leisure Limited (SME) Warwick Landscaping Limited (SME) Eibe Play Ltd (SME) Ustigate Limited 10 bids received | Playground and Gym Equipment | £2,000,000 | Awarded 17 November 2025 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2030 |
| Kompan Limited Hags-Smp Limited Proludic Limited (SME) Wicksteed Leisure Limited (SME) Warwick Landscaping Limited (SME) Velosolutions (SME) 6 bids received | Outdoor Leisure Play Equipment | £1,000,000 | Awarded 17 November 2025 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2030 |
| Warwick Landscaping Limited (SME) Ustigate Limited Splash Pads (SME) 4 bids received | Splash Parks | £500,000 | Awarded 17 November 2025 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2030 |
| Warwick Landscaping Limited (SME) Bendcrete Leisure Limited (SME) Velosolutions (SME) 4 bids received | Urban Play Equipment | £500,000 | Awarded 17 November 2025 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 061350-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 074421-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 005610-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
43Awards
36Suppliers it has used most for construction
- Hags-Smp Limited2 contracts
- Happe Contracts Limited2 contracts
- Balm & Davies Ltd1 contract
- Bendcrete Leisure Limited1 contract
- Bernhards Sports Surfaces Limited1 contract
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From notice 061350-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 22 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.