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Cambridge City Council - Redevelopment of Kings Hedge Play Area

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jun 2023 at 07:39

Award Notice
Tender

18 Apr 2023 at 10:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council has awarded a contract for the redevelopment of Kings Hedge Play Area. The project aims to redesign and partially replace the existing play equipment to cater to the 4-14 age range. The contract is valued at £165,000 and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is from 17th July 2023 to 30th September 2024.

This tender for playground equipment offers business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies in the works industry category, particularly those specialising in playground equipment and safety surfacing, are well-suited to compete. The location of the project is in England, United Kingdom, providing local businesses with a chance to participate in this public procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Redevelopment of Kings Hedge Play Area

Notice Description

The 2015 to 2022 Play Investment Strategy has provided Cambridge City Council with a comprehensive review of all the play area provisions within the City of Cambridge, as a result of which, a number were identified as giving poor to very poor play value. One specific play areas has been identified in this tranche of works that requires a full re-design and partial replacement. It has been agreed that this will need to be focused around specific age ranges and criteria as below. Kings Hedges recreation Ground (The Pulley) is a play area aimed at the 4-14 age range. It currently has climbing equipment, multi play units, swings and some older equipment. Some of the current equipment must be retained in any development as a minimum requirement and its retention will be considered as a pass/fail. Equipment should be inclusive and innovative aimed at the specified age range. All play areas should have suitable safety surfacing and conform to standards EN1177 and EN1176

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6bae177-a834-4e33-961d-ab93707cb255
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 1-2 years
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
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Amy Kenny
Contact Email
amy.kenny@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01223458178

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire 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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WICKSTEED LEISURE

Further Information

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