# GB-Colchester: 0464 -PA - Refurbishment of 27 Play Parks

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Colchester City Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Colchester City Council](/buyers/colchester-city-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: Hags-SMP Ltd
- Award value: £674,610
- Tender value: £674,610
- Award date: 16 June 2026
- Published: 11 August 2026
- Contract start: 6 July 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 6c2cdefa-2735-41ec-85b9-ee64ef9d8bd9-910306
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4fed990-92c1-4d4f-b14d-ec02001fdec2

## Description

Colchester City Council \(the Council\) wishes to commission a number of contractors to undertake the full or partial refurbishment of up to 27 parks across Colchester to LEAP style Industry Specifications & Standards or as described in the accompanying Specification document\. This project will be undertaken via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115\_25 - Lot 1 - Playground Equipment\. This opportunity has been split into eight \(8\) separate batches and Bidders may bid for any number up to all eight \(8\) batches: Batch 1:North - Full Refurbishment - 3 Play Parks Batch 2:North - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 4 Play Parks Batch 3:East - Full Refurbishment - 3 Play Parks Batch 4:East - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 4 Play Parks Batch 5:South - Full Refurbishment - 4 Play Parks Batch 6:South - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks Batch 7:West - Full Refurbishment - 5 Play Parks Batch 8:West - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks Site visits are not being arranged, but bidders may visit any of the sites but are reminded that these sites are currently open to the public\. Full details are provided within the tender documents\. Additional information: Awarded via the ESPO Framework: Outdoor Playground, Fitness & Sports Facilities and Equipment, Reference no: 115\_25 - Lot 1 - Playground Equipment Batch 6:South - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks and Batch 8:West - Part Refurbishment and Kit Replacement - 2 Play Parks were not awarded and will be retendered\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2cdefa-2735-41ec-85b9-ee64ef9d8bd9-910306)