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UK GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT · CPV 37

Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories — UK government contracts

According to ENKII, UK public bodies have awarded 791 musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories contracts worth £224.3M to 401 suppliers across 404 buyers, with 419 tenders open now, and the top five suppliers holding 2830% of spend.

Contracts awarded
791
Total spend
£224.3M
Buyers
404
Suppliers
401
Open tenders
419

Top buyers

Who buys musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

BuyerAwardsValue
ESPO LTD3£21.9M
Espo5£13.9M
Forestry Commission4£13.5M
YPO4£13.0M
Herts Fullstop Ltd1£8.8M
HERTS FULLSTOP LIMITED1£8.8M
the Education Authority5£7.8M
Ministry of Justice3£7.3M

Top suppliers

Who wins musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories contracts

The top five suppliers hold 2830% of contract value.

SupplierAwardsValue
Artstraws Ltd2£17.5M
Combat Paintball Ltd3£13.5M
Core Health And Fitness Trading Limited1£12.0M
BG Sports International Ltd (T/A Samba Sports )3£10.9M
BISHOP SPORTS & LEISURE LTD3£9.4M
Origin Fitness2£7.0M
Budget Paper Supplies Limited1£7.0M
KOMPAN LIMITED29£5.1M
GARDEN ESCAPES (IRELAND) LIMITED1£5.1M
Proludic Ltd13£5.1M

Common requirements

What musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories tenders ask for

Across 74 analysed tenders.

API (Association of Play Industries) membership5% of tenders100% mandatory
BS EN 1176 (British and European Standard for playground equipment and surfacing)4% of tenders100% mandatory
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks4% of tenders100% mandatory
BS EN 1177 (impact-absorbing playground surfacing)3% of tenders100% mandatory
CDM 2015 Compliance3% of tenders100% mandatory
CDM Regulations 2015 compliance3% of tenders100% mandatory
Certificates (Section 2.2 – Supplier Past Performance)3% of tenders100% mandatory
CHAS3% of tenders50% mandatory

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Open opportunities

Live musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories tenders

Design, Supply & Installation of Three Inclusive Play Area Replacements with Community Engagement – Wheatpieces, Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury Borough Council · closes 2026-08-10

Rossett Park Revival - Pride in Place

Rossett Community Council · closes 2026-08-15

£68K

Romsey Recreation Climbing Equipment

Cambridge City Council · closes 2026-08-21

£48K

Stansfield Replacement Play Area, Rochdale Borough Council

Rochdale Borough Council · closes 2026-08-21

£77K

Falinge Park Play Area

Rochdale Borough Council · closes 2026-08-26

£135K

Abbey Park Play Area Redevelopment - design, supply and installation of playground equipment and associated works

Glastonbury Town Council · closes 2026-09-01

£200K

EBC SN Tender for New Splashpad & Renewal of Existing Splashpad

Mole Valley District Council · closes 2026-09-02

EBC SN Tender for New Splashpad & Renewal of Existing Splashpad

Elmbridge Borough Council · closes 2026-09-02

Sub-categories

What's inside musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

Toys529
Outdoor sports equipment245
Musical instruments10
Art supplies7

Frequently asked

Common questions about musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories procurement

How big is the UK public-sector market for musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories?
UK public bodies have awarded 791 musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories contracts worth £224.3M across 404 buyers and 401 suppliers (CPV division 37). There are currently 419 live tenders.
Who are the biggest buyers of musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories in UK government?
The largest buyers by award value are ESPO LTD, Espo, Forestry Commission. See the full list below.
What certifications do musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories tenders usually require?
The most common requirements are API (Association of Play Industries) membership, BS EN 1176 (British and European Standard for playground equipment and surfacing), DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks — 5% of analysed tenders ask for API (Association of Play Industries) membership. ENKII matches your certs against each tender and shows the gap.
How can my business win musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories contracts?
Public bodies publish these tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII scores your business against live musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories tenders, identifies the certifications you need, and surfaces the frameworks worth joining. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.

Sources & methodology

How this profile is compiled

Aggregated by ENKII from public-record UK procurement data (Find a Tender + Contracts Finder, Open Government Licence v3.0), grouped by CPV division 37. We fetch, deduplicate and aggregate source records — we don't edit the underlying facts. find-tender.service.gov.uk