✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 19 Oct 2026, 16:02.
Opportunity overview
Together Housing Group manages a portfolio of approximately 32 playgrounds of varying ages and condition across the Northwest and Yorkshire. This includes 22 playgrounds in Lancashire, 9 in Calderdale and 3 in Salford.
We are seeking tenders from suitably experienced organisations for:
• Lot 1 - Playground maintenance and repair services across the group, covering routine, reactive and corrective works; and
• Lot 2 - Playground design and installation services, including the supply and installation of new play equipment as well as the delivery of full replacement playgrounds.
We intend to appoint a single provider for Lot 1 and up to three providers for Lot 2.
Classification
CPV37535200 — Playground equipment
CPV50870000 — Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
Lots
Playground maintenance and repair services , covering routine, reactive and corrective worksValue not stated
Playground design and installation services, including the supply and installation of new play equipment as well as the delivery of full replacement playgroundsValue not stated
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Direct award only Lot 1 (single provider appointment) Rotation award or further competition for Lot 2 (three provider appointment)
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
13 Nov 2026, 23:59
Expected award period
Ends
1 Dec 2026, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Playground maintenance and repair services , covering routine, reactive and corrective works
Description
A single provider appoint where we require the following
• Planned Annual rpii ROSPA inspections
• Routine servicing of playground equipment.
• Reactive repairs.
• Emergency make-safe attendance.
• Replacement of defective components.
• Maintenance of safety surfacing.
• Minor refurbishment works.
• Condition surveys.
• Asset reporting.
• Recommendations for replacement where equipment is beyond economic repair.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Contract period
Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Up to 1 additional year
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Playground design and installation services, including the supply and installation of new play equipment as well as the delivery of full replacement playgrounds
Description
This is a three provider appointment where we require providers to design, supply, install and commission new playground equipment and undertake any major refurbishment or replacement of existing play facilities across its housing portfolio.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
0
Amount
0
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Contract period
Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Up to 1 additional year
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50870000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
098554-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Together Housing Association Limited is inviting tenders for playground services across its housing portfolio. Lot 1 covers planned inspections, servicing, repairs, safety surfacing maintenance and related reporting. Lot 2 covers design, supply, installation and commissioning of new or replacement playground facilities.
Who this may suit
Suitable for experienced playground maintenance contractors (Lot 1) and playground design, equipment supply and installation providers (Lot 2).
Key points identified
Lot 1 service scopePlanned annual RPII ROSPA inspections; routine servicing; reactive repairs; emergency make-safe attendance; defective-component replacement; safety-surfacing maintenance; minor refurbishment; condition surveys; asset reporting; replacement recommendations.Evidence: Lot 1 description lists these requirements.
Lot 2 service scopeDesign, supply, install and commission new playground equipment; undertake major refurbishment or replacement of existing play facilities.Evidence: Lot 2 description: "providers to design, supply, install and commission new playground equipment" and "undertake any major refurbishment or replacement".
Supplier experienceSuitably experienced organisations sought.Evidence: Opportunity description: "We are seeking tenders from suitably experienced organisations".
96% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Together Housing Association Limited is inviting tenders for playground services across its housing portfolio. Lot 1 covers planned inspections, servicing, repairs, safety surfacing maintenance and related reporting. Lot 2 covers design, supply, installation and commissioning of new or replacement playground facilities.
Who this may suit
Suitable for experienced playground maintenance contractors (Lot 1) and playground design, equipment supply and installation providers (Lot 2).
Key deliverables
Lot 1: planned annual RPII ROSPA inspections, servicing, reactive repairs and emergency make-safe attendance.
Lot 1: defective-component replacement, safety-surfacing maintenance, refurbishment, surveys and asset reporting.
Lot 2: design, supply, installation and commissioning of playground equipment and replacement facilities.
Design, supply, install and commission new playground equipment; undertake major refurbishment or replacement of existing play facilities.
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Lot 2 description: "providers to design, supply, install and commission new playground equipment" and "undertake any major refurbishment or replacement".
Supplier experience
94% confidence
Suitably experienced organisations sought.
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Opportunity description: "We are seeking tenders from suitably experienced organisations".
Inspection accreditation or certification
93% confidence
Unknown. RPII and ROSPA are referenced for planned annual inspections, but no explicit supplier certification or accreditation requirement is stated.
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Lot 1 description: "Planned Annual rpii ROSPA inspections".
Supplier eligibility criteria
96% confidence
Unknown; no financial, technical-selection, insurance, organisation-size, SME or VCSE criteria are supplied.
One provider intended for Lot 1; up to three providers intended for Lot 2.
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Opportunity description: "appoint a single provider for Lot 1 and up to three providers for Lot 2".
Contract value
98% confidence
Unknown. Source value fields are recorded as £0, which does not evidence an actual estimated value.
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Process value_max is 0 GBP; both lots have value_amount 0 GBP.
Contract term
99% confidence
Unknown.
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null.
Delivery
Delivery areas
95% confidence
Northwest and Yorkshire housing portfolio; stated playground distribution includes Lancashire, Calderdale and Salford.
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Opportunity description states approximately 32 playgrounds across the Northwest and Yorkshire, including "22 playgrounds in Lancashire, 9 in Calderdale and 3 in Salford". Delivery location is classified as UKD.
Portfolio scale
98% confidence
Approximately 32 playgrounds of varying ages and condition.
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Opportunity description: "manages a portfolio of approximately 32 playgrounds of varying ages and condition".
Lot 1 emergency response
99% confidence
Emergency make-safe attendance required.
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Lot 1 description explicitly lists "Emergency make-safe attendance".
process.display_status is "open"; notice type is "Tender notice on Find a Tender".
Submission deadline
99% confidence
13 November 2026, 23:59:59 UTC.
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process and both lots state submission_deadline "2026-11-13T23:59:59+00:00".
Notice publication date
99% confidence
19 October 2026.
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published_at: "2026-10-19T14:40:39+01:00".
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Commercial value unavailable
98% confidence
The notice records £0 value fields, so the contract or lot value cannot be determined from supplied evidence.
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process value_max is 0 GBP and lot value_amount fields are 0 GBP.
Geographic scope ambiguity
94% confidence
The narrative includes locations in Lancashire, Calderdale and Salford and refers to Northwest and Yorkshire, while the structured delivery location is only UKD. Full delivery geography should be confirmed in tender documents.
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Description states Northwest and Yorkshire and names Lancashire, Calderdale and Salford; locations entry classifies delivery as UKD.
Inspection standard ambiguity
96% confidence
RPII and ROSPA are named in the inspection activity, but the supplied notice does not state whether particular inspector registrations, memberships, accreditations or equivalent evidence are mandatory.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1: "Planned Annual rpii ROSPA inspections"; no further certification criteria supplied.
Terms and evaluation information unavailable
93% confidence
Award criteria, pricing model, mobilisation arrangements, response times, contractual terms and insurance requirements are not present in supplied content.
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Only notice, lot summaries and classifications were supplied; no tender documents or evaluation data are included.
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