GS162 - Lightwoods Park Play Area Project - AWARD

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Published: Feb 27, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Wicksteed Leisure Ltd — €74,200

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About This Opportunity

Award notice from Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (United Kingdom) — GS162 - Lightwoods Park Play Area Project - AWARD. construction & civil works.

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

TITLE OF PROJECT: GS162 - Lightwoods Park Play Area Project
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Sandwell MBC invites a quotation for the following refurbishment of Lightwoods Park Play Area:
Refurbish old play equipment and associated surfaces.
Supply & install new play equipment as per specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards.
Supply & install safety surface to comply with specifications and all BS EN 1176 & BS EN 1177 standards.
Undertake all associated specified works including, fencing, painting etc
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.
To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.
For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.
Closing date: 16th February 2026 at 15:00hrs. CPV: Repair work on recreational areas (45236290). Procedure: Open procedure

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: IT-230-10145-GS162 - AWARD. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has issued 106 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 74 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Wicksteed Leisure Ltd was awarded the contract for €74,200. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference IT-230-10145-GS162 - AWARD when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.