Award

Play Area Improvement Programme (Refurbishment) - Parkside Recreation Ground Lower Play Area

HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2025 at 10:44

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2024 at 11:51

Tender Notice
Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Houghton Regis Town Council has completed the procurement process for the Play Area Improvement Programme (Refurbishment) at Parkside Recreation Ground Lower Play Area in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire (LU5 5EY). The tender, classified under industry category CPV 37535200 for playground equipment, was initiated on 2nd August 2024 and concluded with an award on 30th September 2024. The contract, valued at £97,000, commenced on 4th October 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. The procurement stage has moved from tendering to awarding, and the procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, suitable for below-threshold contracts.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment design and installation, particularly those focusing on inclusive and safe play environments for children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this contract, given the project's emphasis on creative design, compliance with current regulations, and best practices in the sector. Companies like HAGS-SMP Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for SMEs to thrive in such public procurement opportunities by delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for community play areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Play Area Improvement Programme (Refurbishment) - Parkside Recreation Ground Lower Play Area

Notice Description

Houghton Regis Town Council invites quotations for the refurbishment of our existing play area (lower) at Parkside Recreation Ground, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. We are looking to receive a review of the existing play equipment and, where possible, retain good items to be incorporated in a new design, with the supply and installation of appropriate children's play equipment. We are looking for a supplier to create a children's play area that incorporates inclusive elements and provides a safe and stimulating environment for children to play and learn. The new play area will replace/refurbish the existing one (which will be removed as part of the contract) and meet all current regulations and best practices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bf172c2-3eaf-47b1-99a1-d35fc5501b55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0a41035-3008-49ac-8571-63322a1e1d61
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
HOUGHTON REGIS TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOUGHTON REGIS
Postcode
LU5 5EY
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Houghton Regis East
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAGS-SMP

Further Information

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