Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc3-9599-7078-b76d-773a94dc8c0c/supply-installation-of-play-equipment-closed-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply & Installation of Play Equipment Closed Framework [Norse Commercial Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/norse-commercial-services-limited) Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 23 Dec 2025 Deadline Closed 20 Oct 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The NORSE GROUP are the largest commercial local authority trading company in the UK, with the aim of improving people’s lives whilst generating a sustainable and ethical profit for the public sector. On behalf of Rochford District Council & Brentwood Borough Council Norse are seeking suitably qualified bids for the supply and installation of play equipment via a closed framework. This Framework is intended for use for Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils only, and Norse Commercial Services as the Contracting Authority, may make any award to appoint suppliers to this Framework through this competition. Rochford District & Brentwood Borough Councils are authorised to award call-off contracts under this Framework during its term. Norse Group are seeking bids from suitably qualified suppliers for the establishment of a closed framework of up to 5 suppliers for the supply and installation of play equipment and surfaces. The equipment is planned to be installed over a number of play parks over the next four years within the Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Councils. The smallest size of play park area is around 1,000m2 and the largest would be around 3,000m2. To view this notice, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001745675) ## CPV classification Sports goods and equipment Outdoor sports equipment Field and court sports equipment Playground equipment Sport markings works Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-059b58-2025-12-23T12:05:28Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-059b58-2025-12-23T12:05:28Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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