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Malthouse Square Playground Tender

BEACONSFIELD TOWN COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jun 2025 at 15:55

Award Notice
Tender

29 Sep 2020 at 11:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Malthouse Square Playground in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, was initiated by Beaconsfield Town Council. This tender focused on the removal of existing equipment and the design, build, and installation of new playground equipment at a budgeted amount of £80,000. The procurement stage is complete, with the award announced on 7th April 2021 to Wicksteed Leisure Limited for a new contract amounting to £88,396.73, covering the period from 7th April 2021 to 19th January 2022. This contract falls under the industry categories of Installation services, Public utilities, and Recreational services, providing an outdoor space suitable for all ages, especially designed to be accessible and safe. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, below threshold, perfectly suited for SMEs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in playground equipment and outdoor recreational service supplies. It is particularly suited for small to medium enterprises specializing in durable, vandal-resistant design solutions that cater to diverse age groups and abilities. The project allows for the inclusion of innovative design solutions while also requiring consideration for public health measures such as social distancing. Companies with a strong portfolio of accessible and sustainable work may find a competitive edge in future tenders by demonstrating design excellence and cost-effectiveness, thus helping them further establish their market presence and stimulate business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Malthouse Square Playground Tender

Notice Description

Malthouse Square Playground Tender for the removal of existing equipment & the design, build, installation of new equipment on a fixed fee basis at Malthouse Square Playground,Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. All relevant approvals and all other legal requirements pertaining to the scope of supply and installation to be supplied by the tenderer with tender submission. This includes copies of all relevant insurance certificates and licences together with a certificate of Employers Liability. Please also supply a reference list of previous relevant work undertaken with your submission. Please confirm the warranty period of all equipment and installation works. Tenders will be evaluated on price, quality of design options & an overall value for money solution. Budget guide is for PS80K whole cost for all areas excluding walking path & benches. Variation options are allowed but should be limited. Please note orders could be placed separately for the different zones at Malthouse. Also provide a discount price for whole order for all works. All submissions received assume agreement to this brief. Malthouse Square ground is currently made up of separate areas & each area needs to be quoted for separately and broken down into removal, new equipment & installation costs. Separately identify, if appropriate, any equipment that you consider could be reused or relocated, within your design scheme or for offsite. The gym equipment is outside the scope of this tender and will remain in situ. For each area please ensure your proposals are wheelchair & pushchair friendly & include all sundries such as bins, metal fences, gates & safety signage. Please have due consideration for the potential of social distancing (ie. swings spaced apart) & any reasonable measures that could reduce the spread of any infection ie COVID. Designs that reduce the risk of vandalism damage & made of durable material to reduce maintenance, therefore wood is not a preferred material. To provide a new improved outdoor open space for all ages, which is an improvement to what is currently on site. To be included are: 1. Under 7s safe play area with metal fencing To include but not limited to: swings, slide, a picnic table, further equipment with movement &/or education benefits. 2. Over 7s play equipment for various different age groups & abilities. To include but not limited to: pyramid frame near back of guide hut, baseball net, table tennis, play equipment with movement & with education benefits. 3. Football pitch - 5-a-side, 3 sets of sockets to enable moving pitch for wear if space permits along the south western area. 4. Benches near play areas 5. A picnic area - 3 sets of table & benches outside the play areas. Any benches need to be in recycled plastic with a base colour of black (board game designs preferable). www.earth-anchors.com/benches-seats#!/Moulded-Forest-Saver-recycled-plastic-seats-353/p/69605934 Tenderers to email project@beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e43257c-1c3c-4db1-8edf-f46f616881cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392a8abd-c889-4532-be20-42861df76b42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

65000000 - Public utilities

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,396 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2021 - 19 Jan 2022 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
BEACONSFIELD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEACONSFIELD
Postcode
HP9 2PP
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Beaconsfield
Westminster Constituency
Beaconsfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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