National Play Equipment DPS
Framework Description
The National Play Equipment DPS is run by Forestry England for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of play equipment across England. As a dynamic purchasing system, it lets new suppliers apply to join while it is open, so the pool of qualified suppliers grows over time. It is live and runs until 27 October 2028 with no extension listed.
Context & Use Case
Forestry England uses it to buy play provision for public spaces across England, from new play area designs to replacing worn equipment and maintaining existing play spaces. Projects are awarded through competitions among suppliers admitted to the DPS, so being on it is the way to be invited to quote.
Scope of Services
Play equipment design Supply of play equipment Installation Maintenance and repair
Lots
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Who Can Apply
Suits play equipment manufacturers, designers, installers and maintenance contractors able to meet the standards Forestry England sets for the DPS. As a live DPS, it is open to new applications now, and suppliers can join at any point until 27 October 2028.
Buyer Benefits
Forestry England gets competitive quotes from a growing pool of vetted play suppliers without running a new tender each time. It values safe, standards-compliant equipment, imaginative designs, durable equipment, and reliable maintenance that keeps play spaces safe and open to families.
Next Steps
Read the Find a Tender notice and the DPS documents, then submit your application through the portal named there. Prepare evidence of play equipment safety standards, design portfolios for public play spaces, installation and maintenance experience, insurances and policies. Once admitted, respond to competitions promptly, as they continue until 27 October 2028.
How Athena Can Help
As a live DPS, this is a route you can apply to now. Athena's DPS application support can complete the selection questions, prepare policies and certificates, and compliance-check your submission so it is accepted first time.
Once you are admitted, our play sector bid writing helps you win individual competitions with design narratives and pricing that win, and our planning for public sector bids helps you decide which Forestry England projects to prioritise.
