Tender

Play on the Way - Cotswold Way, Worcester

WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Tender

28 Nov 2024 at 13:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for the "Play on the Way - Cotswold Way, Worcester" project, which falls under the park and playground equipment industry category. The project entails designing, installing, and constructing a 'Play on the Way' scheme near Cotswold Way, Worcester, with a focus on providing playful amenities adjacent to residential housing and Cranham Primary School. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 3rd January 2025. The contract period is slated to begin on 3rd February 2025 and end on 2nd May 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure and is below the threshold, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates also include the publication date of 28th November 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in playground design, equipment manufacturing, and landscaping works for playgrounds to expand their portfolio and grow their business. The 'Play on the Way' project is ideal for companies experienced in creating innovative, durable play environments using both timber and steel materials, catering to toddlers, juniors, and early teens. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in these areas stand to gain significant business traction and visibility by securing this contract with Worcester City Council. The project is poised to enhance local recreational infrastructure, providing the winning bidder with potential opportunities for future phases and related projects in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Play on the Way - Cotswold Way, Worcester

Notice Description

Worcester City Council is seeking a play provider to design, install and construct a 'Play on the Way' scheme just off Cotswold Way, Worcester. This is part of a wider 'Worcester City Play Plan' which has been implemented by the city council. The existing open space area is adjacent to residential housing and leading to Cranham Primary school. There would be 7 play stations which would be located close to an existing footpath on site to create a 'Play on the Way' concept. This project is for the delivery of stations 1-6 inclusive and station 7 would be a future separate phase 2 project for a pump track or similar youth provision (yet to be approved by Committee). The adventure trail would be a mix of natural play timber and steel equipment and would cater for toddlers, juniors, and early teens. Please see procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b4261ef-6815-4360-913e-1e550443fdfc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 2EY
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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