Tender

Elmer Square - Play Area for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2022 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently conducting a tender to design and install a new play area at Elmer Square, aimed at enhancing the community's appeal to families. The procurement process is classified under the works category, specifically related to playground equipment, with key components including climbing apparatus, slides, and swings. This tender is in the active stage, with submissions closing on 17 March 2022, and the contract period set to commence on 23 July 2022, lasting until 1 October 2025. The council emphasises a preference for local suppliers and materials, underscoring its commitment to community engagement within the East of England region.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in playground design and installation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in creating family-friendly recreational spaces and those who can offer innovative and compliant playground solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As it has a focus on local involvement, businesses with a strong presence in the East of England might find themselves at an advantage in securing this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Elmer Square - Play Area for Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council are seeking a supplier to design and install equipment for a new play area that will benefit the community, making the area more attractive to families. The use of local suppliers and materials is preferred where possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcf57d6f-75bb-4679-ae56-51a6fc14680c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1446f96-eef2-4924-967c-b16b13d29294
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

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


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535260 - Playground tunnels

37535270 - Playground sandboxes

37535280 - Playground bleachers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jul 2022 - 1 Oct 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6LL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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