Tender for Play Area Works within the Borough of Ards and North Down
Ards and North Down Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Ards and North Down Borough Council awarded grounds maintenance and construction work to Garden Escapes (Ireland) Limited and Play and Leisure Services Ltd on 16 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £5,100,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
It is split into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Area 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversProvision of new and replacement play areas, and play area maintenance within the Northern Area (as defined in the tender documents) of the borough of Ards and North Down. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction | £2,550,000 |
| Southern Area 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 What this lot coversProvision of new and replacement play areas, and play area maintenance within the Southern Area (as defined in the tender documents) of the borough of Ards and North Down. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction | £2,550,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Escapes (Ireland) Limited (SME) 3 bids received | Northern Area | £2,850,000 | Awarded 19 March 2026 17 April 2026 to 16 April 2028 |
| Play and Leisure Services Ltd (SME) 3 bids received | Southern Area | £2,250,000 | Awarded 19 March 2026 17 April 2026 to 16 April 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 073707-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 076365-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 025125-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 035248-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
20Awards
11Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance
- AECOM Limited1 contract
- Garden Escapes (Ireland) Limited1 contract
- Play and Leisure Services Ltd1 contract
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From notice 073707-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 13 November 2025, last updated 17 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.