- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Design, Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas
- Lot 2. Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas
- Lot 6. Design, Supply and Installation of Artificial Surfaces
- Lot 7. Supply and Installation of safety surfacing
- Lot 8. Installation
- Lot 9. Annual Inspection
- Lot 10. Maintenance
- Lot 11. Supply and Delivery
- Lot 4. Design, Supply and Installation of Wheeled Sports Areas
- Lot 3. Design, Supply and Installation of Multi-Use Games Areas
- Lot 5. Design of Artificial Surfaces
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
construction@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1414888230
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Outdoor Play and Sports Facilities
Reference number
0925
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
This framework is for the design, supply, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of outdoor play and sports facilities which include, but are not limited to, outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks, outdoor learning areas, multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design, Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 45000000 - Construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of outdoor play areas which will include outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks and outdoor learning areas.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover supply and installation of outdoor play areas which will include outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks and outdoor learning areas.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design, Supply and Installation of Artificial Surfaces
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212213 - Sport markings works
- 45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 45236000 - Flatwork
- 45236119 - Repair work on sports fields
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of artificial surfaces which includes, but is not limited to, second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) pitches intended for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Installation of safety surfacing
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45236110 - Flatwork for sports fields
- 45236119 - Repair work on sports fields
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45212213 - Sport markings works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover supply and installation of safety surfacing in outdoor play areas including outdoor play parks, outdoor gyms and outdoor learning areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to offer for the select geographical regions across scotland they wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Installation
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236000 - Flatwork
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 45212140 - Recreation installation
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover installation of outdoor play parks. outdoor gyms, outdoor learning areas, safer surfaces, Multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to offer for the select geographical regions across Scotland they wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Annual Inspection
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will primarily cover annual inspection of outdoor play parks however may also include other inspections for outdoor play areas, outdoor gym areas, outdoor learning areas and Multi-Use Games Areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to offer for the select geographical regions across Scotland they wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Maintenance
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
- 45212213 - Sport markings works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover maintenance and repair of outdoor play areas, outdoor gym areas, multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select geographical regions across Scotland they wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Delivery
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 37440000 - Fitness equipments
- 19710000 - Synthetic rubber
- 14211000 - Sand
- 33682000 - Rubber tiles
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover supply and deliver equipment relating to outdoor play areas, outdoor learning areas, safer surfaces, outdoor gym areas, artificial surfaces, wheeled sports areas and multi-use games areas and any further ancillary materials, components, surfacing or fencing related to these areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design, Supply and Installation of Wheeled Sports Areas
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 45233200 - Various surface works
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of wheeled sports areas for use by a variety of wheeled sports including, but not limited to, skateboards, micro scooters, BMX and inline skates. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they
wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design, Supply and Installation of Multi-Use Games Areas
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of multi-use games areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they
wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design of Artificial Surfaces
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that this lot will cover design of artificial surfaces which includes, but is not limited to, second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) pitches intended for sports such as football, hockey and rugby.
Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.
two.2.14) Additional information
NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 November 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 Scottish Councils, associate members, together with
any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to complete an accompanying survey (Please use the following link): https://www.cognitoforms.com/scotlandexcel1/_0925outdoorplayandsportssupplierpinsurvey and subsequently meet
with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework.
We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting to take place over Microsoft teams. Meetings
will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and will be held between, Wednesday 30 July 2025 until Wednesday 13 August 2025. Please email construction@scotland-excel.org.uk or complete the relevant section of the survey if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=793166.
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