Tender

Unique Adventure Play, Selling Point for Lancaster City Council at Williamson Park Lancaster

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2018 at 12:09

Tender Notice
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02 Aug 2018 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council is currently undertaking a tender for the development of a unique adventure playground at Williamson Park, located in Lancaster, North West England. This project, aimed at enhancing recreational offerings, requires the design and construction of a high-quality outdoor play area that harmonises with the surrounding Fenham Carr Woodland. The tendering process is being conducted via an open procedure, with submissions due by 14 September 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 28 September 2018 and will extend until 2 September 2019. This opportunity falls within the works procurement category, particularly under 'Park and playground equipment' and related landscaping services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, landscaping, and playground equipment design. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the project encourages innovative solutions that create a magical and engaging play environment. Companies specialising in outdoor recreational facilities, landscape architecture, and sustainable development practices can leverage this opportunity to contribute to a project that enhances community engagement and tourism in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unique Adventure Play, Selling Point for Lancaster City Council at Williamson Park Lancaster

Notice Description

The documents are available via the supplier portal - The Chest. Please register as a user (if not already registered) and register your interest, you should then be sent an e-mail giving you access to the documents. Reference DN335170 Login / register page - https://procontract.due-north.com/register Lancaster City Council owns, operates and manages Williamson Park. The Council is currently seeking to develop an Adventure Playground in the park as a new unique visitor attraction. The adventure playground is to come with a food and beverage outlet. The area for development is designated as Fenham Carr Woodland. The aim of the project is to add to the quality of the recreational offering and setting at Williamson Park. The objective being to ensure that all user groups benefit from a varied range of interesting recreational activities and enhanced site infrastructure that meets the needs of the local population and, importantly, visitors to the district. To Design & Build a site specific, distinct, high quality, well designed outdoor adventure playground (playforest), which can be affordably maintained. The playground should have a forest theme, integrate harmoniously within Fenham Carr Wood, utilise the woodland environment and nature for inspiration, and make children and parents alike feel the playground has sense of magic and excitement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5172948a-2006-4cc5-b5a5-ec1cf24cdbd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2333eef-025b-472e-b64a-c811bb65f78c
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

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
7 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2019 6-12 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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