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Invitation to Tender - Redesign of Barra Close Play Area

HIGHWORTH TOWN COUNCIL

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06 Aug 2024 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highworth Town Council, located in Swindon, England, is inviting experienced and qualified contractors to tender for the redesign of the Barra Close Play Area. This procurement, identified under the title "Invitation to Tender - Redesign of Barra Close Play Area", is currently in the tender stage and falls within the "Swings" industry category (CPV code 37535100). The project location is postcode SN6 7HX, and the total estimated value is £190,000. The tender period will end on 31 October 2024, with key deadlines including requests for clarifications by 12 September 2024 and submission of completed responses by 31 October 2024. The contract period is set from 1 April 2025 to 1 June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in playground and play area construction, particularly those focused on innovative and high-quality designs suitable for children aged 0-16 years. The project requires the installation of modern, accessible equipment and facilities such as zip wires, monkey bars, climbing structures, and inclusive roundabouts, along with picnic areas. Qualified SMEs with expertise in wet pour surfacing and compliance with British Standards 1176 and 1177 are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of contractors to participate and potentially enhance their portfolio with a high-profile community project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Redesign of Barra Close Play Area

Notice Description

The Council is currently seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified contractor to refurbish and enhance the Barra Close Play Area. The play area is to provide for children aged between 0 - 16 years of age. Two separate designs are required, 1 - to include play facilities for 0-16 years only 2 - to include play facilities for 0-16 years and a MUGA The current area can be expanded significantly and the younger area is to be fenced in. The Council wishes to install modern, high quality and accessible friendly equipment to ensure that the play area is inclusive for all children and an asset to the local community. Following consultation with residents and local primary school children, the top items required are: Zip wire * Monkey bars of various heights * Climbing facility * Nest swing * Inclusive roundabout This list is not exhaustive, and Highworth Town Council would welcome ideas and recommendations for the site. Picnic areas are to be incorporated in the design with benches. The clearance of existing equipment and woodchip surface will be undertaken by Highworth Town Council grounds team prior to the commencement of work by the contractor. To ensure all the surfacing materials used are designed, manufactured and installed to a current British Standards 1176 and 1177. Approved members of CHAS and Construction Line. The surface is to be wet pour. To include relevant signage. The design is a chance for the contractor to be innovative. The final designs will be agreed on award of contract. Date advertised 06.08.2024 Date/time clarifications/questions should be received by email to the Highworth Town Council Authorised Officer Time: 5.00pm Date: 12.09.2024 Date/time completed ITT response to be received by post or email to the Highworth Town Council Authorised Officer Time: 5.00pm Date: 31.10.2024 Tender evaluation will take place 14.11.2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb05f10c-d4bd-4e3b-831e-0e84787f1b6c
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

37535100 - Swings

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Jun 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
HIGHWORTH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN6 7FB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Blunsdon and Highworth
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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