Award

P-0193 Playground Equipment and Multi Play Units (MPU)

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2025 at 11:52

Award Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 08:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "P-0193 Playground Equipment and Multi Play Units (MPU)" under the classification of playground equipment (CPV code 37535200). The project focuses on improving fixed playgrounds within parks throughout Manchester. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and involved two lots: the supply of fixed playground equipment and multi-play units supply only. The contract commenced on 28th February 2025 and will continue until 27th February 2026. The tender documents had to be submitted online by 21st October 2024.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment manufacture and supply, particularly those providing inclusive and accessible play solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on technical standards and inclusive play equipment. The contract, with an awarded value of £220,630, has been awarded to HAGS SMP Ltd, reflecting a lucrative opportunity to engage with public sector contracts and contribute to community-enhancing projects that demand high-quality, innovative play equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P-0193 Playground Equipment and Multi Play Units (MPU)

Notice Description

Manchester City Council are currently improving fixed playgrounds within parks across the city. This project is split into the following lots: * Lot 1 Supply of Fixed Playground Equipment * Lot 2 Multi Play Units (MPU) Supply only All installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (see EN 1176-7:2008, Clause 6). Consideration of inclusive play installations and/or adaptations are paramount. Lot 1 Supply of Fixed Playground Equipment Supply only of a range of accessible and inclusive play equipment in accordance with EN 1176. Play equipment to be supplied according to EN 10219 technical delivery requirements, tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties of cold-formed welded steel structural. Swing frames - a range of swing units that incorporate steel top bar, anti-wrap hangers, integral side barriers. In Ground Accessible Carousels - with steel decking and large, sealed bearings, easy access for maintenance and carpet securing ring to ensure carpet does not catch or foul operation. Spring Rockers - with above ground accessible fixings Rotators - Hanging carousel and rotating poles to have large heavy duty sealed bearing. Lot 2 Multi Play Units (MPU) Supply only - must provide a wide range of high value multi-play provisions for a range of ages and abilities. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 21st October 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d008895-fe85-443d-aee9-cb0eb68489d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5916da35-342d-465d-b468-ed4d619f9879
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535270 - Playground sandboxes

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,630 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Josh Ward
Contact Email
joshua.ward@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAGS SMP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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