Award

Lowndes Park Play Area, Chesham

CHESHAM TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2024 at 12:40

Award Notice
Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Chesham Town Council has initiated a procurement for the development of a new play area at Lowndes Park, Chesham. This contract falls under the industry category of Playground Equipment with a CPV classification of 37535200. The tender process was completed with the award stage on November 8, 2024, and contract award notice published on November 28, 2024. The contract, valued at £147,000 GBP, was awarded to Proludic Ltd, an SME. Key dates for this procurement include the tender submission deadline on October 11, 2024, and the contract period from January 6, 2025, to February 28, 2025. The location for the project is Chesham, England, postal code HP5 1HU.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and park landscaping. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, given the procurement method specified as an Open procedure (below threshold). The project includes detailed design and installation work, making it an excellent prospect for companies with expertise in creating durable, inclusive, and imaginative play environments. The emphasis on accessibility, local heritage, and sustainability provides a unique opportunity for businesses to showcase their ability to deliver innovative and community-focused solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lowndes Park Play Area, Chesham

Notice Description

Lowndes Park is Chesham's flagship park, it is situated on the main road through Chesham and includes various different elements including a fenced playpark. The playpark was installed in 2009 and is now old and tired. The current playpark includes elements for the younger age group and so for the time being will remain in situ. The new playground is to be built below the existing park The work will consist of: * Detailed designs for the playground, including drawings and specifications; * Obtaining all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work; * Installing the new play equipment and surfacing; * Installing benches and bins; * Associated landscaping Design requirements Play equipment must include: * Multiple swings * Monkey bars and climbing balancing zones * Wow element with height like slide or tower * Equipment encouraging multi use and imagination rather than a single play offering, e.g. climber stack or web. * Hide-aways to encourage imaginative play * Accessible piece of equipment * Stone rubbings or other history/culture/investigation elements * Mounds with tunnels and natural play using the topography of the park Play equipment must: * Be reflective of a destination park with a sense of design and story, capturing local heritage and community. * Be predominantly timber and as natural in appearance as possible; * Be durable (including at least a 25 year warranty on steel and 15 year warranty on all timber and other materials) with parts easily maintained and replaced. Particular attention should be given to the structure and mechanism of any swings; * Be challenging for the target age range; * Be as accessible and inclusive as possible enabling children of all abilities to play alongside each other, incorporating sensory elements and considering recommendations of the Make Space for Girls campaign; * Give consideration to the Council's immediate neighbours to ensure that noise from users is not excessive; * Take into account trees and tree roots around the site, so as to not endanger the health of existing trees, as well as take into account the needs of any new tree planting; * Include somewhere to tie up dogs. * Maximise use of the site. Construction requirements * A site survey should be undertaken prior to work commencing to ensure the suitability of the ground and identify any services; * The current planting on the site, including trees, must not be disturbed by any work, without the prior permission of the Council; * A maximum equipment height of 4m must be observed. * All surplus materials must be removed from site; * Materials should be locally-sourced where practicable; * Exact details, materials, quantities and measurements will be agreed with the appointed contractor following production of detailed designs. An email or electronic transfer should be sent by the tenderer, submission deadline Friday 11th October 2024 at 23:59 to louise.hayday@chesham.gov.uk Additional information: All tenders should complete both the pricing schedule and the tender response documents, and return with any plans or designs. Should a site visit be required please contact Danny Essex on danny.essex@chesham.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb37933b-188d-49ab-a7d0-41d669477875
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a26f87-9908-4eb2-be8c-62d8e2952dc0
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 (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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 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
CHESHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHAM
Postcode
HP5 1DS
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
Chess Valley
Westminster Constituency
Chesham and Amersham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLUDIC

Further Information

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