Tender

Playground equipment

FROME TOWN COUNCIL

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TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2023 at 07:51

Tender

04 May 2023 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Frome Town Council has published a tender for the project "Playground equipment" in the works category. The tender involves the refresh and redesign of an existing play area, including play features, social spaces, and ground works. The deadline for submissions is on 16th June 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 4th September 2023 to 22nd December 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is currently at the active stage.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in landscaping, playground equipment, and ground works. Companies with experience in delivering innovative and inclusive play solutions, as well as a track record of sustainability and quality design, are well-suited to compete. The successful tenderer will need to ensure safe and engaging play experiences, longevity of designs, adherence to safety standards, and addressing drainage issues. Businesses interested in sustainable and community-focused projects should consider bidding for this tender.

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Notice Title

Playground equipment

Notice Description

Project is for the refresh of an existing play area and covers a full redesign of the space including play features, social spaces, planting and ground works to improve drainage

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Play Area in the Old Showfield is Frome's largest public play space, but due to a combination of unusually wet ground conditions, the materials used and the age of the play structures, nearly all the play installations have now been retired. Frome Town Council are looking for an experienced and reputable Play Company to support the redevelopment of the play offer on the site. See link for location https://goo.gl/maps/thNuC8xXB5Y3mcRCA The development will consider the recommendations from the Frome Play Strategy https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Play-Strategy-for-Frome-2021-2025.pdf. Our aim is to create a highly engaging play destination that surprises and inspires. We are encouraging play responses that are bold and innovative that focus on the play outcomes and experiences rather than delivering specific play equipment items. Key principles from this strategy include: Ensuring inclusivity - play options included that promote access for all Encourage a sense of safe and social space, promoting permission to play and belonging Nurture incidental play Provoke innovation and adventure Offers variety and a range of risks and challenge As additional context to inform the design process we have a summary of the views of users of the play area gained from a series of Community Engagement sessions in the summer of 2022 - see supporting document: https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Old-Showfield-engagement-findings.pdf The references to individual play items are again a guide helping to inform thoughts about play experiences rather than literal suggestions for named play installations. In addition to the play installations the scope of the tender includes undertaking the necessary investigations, design and ground works to address the pooling of water, through site reprofiling (design of the surfacing and sub-base) to eliminate a bottom bowl and providing run-off through standard land drains. Additional information providing a topographical survey and information on underground utilities will be provided as part of the package of information for tendering. The full scope of the works will be explained at an on-site briefing meeting on 27 April to be held at 11am at the Play Area. Due to the high soil moisture content, play installations should consider the need for longevity, low maintenance and avoidance of rot (minimising/excluding use of wood structurally especially in ground, though wood cladding is an attractive and viable option) The successful tenderer shall ensure that all equipment and surface finishes meet the necessary safety and play equipment standards. They will provide details of warranty and maintenance offered as part of the proposals. The successful tenderer shall also obtain all necessary statutory approvals that may be required. The tender will include for the removal and disposal of all existing equipment, surfacing and other waste materials and installation of new equipment to include surfacing and making good as required. The site is located in the middle of a public park and consideration should be given to protection of the site and works during the construction and installation of the drainage, equipment and surfacing. The awarded company will work closely with Frome Town Councils Officers, the council's Employers' Agents overseeing the works, and the Council Rangers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c675
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017114-2023
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


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

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 22 Dec 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FROME TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rob Holden
Contact Email
rholden@frometowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7714264274

Buyer Location

Locality
FROME
Postcode
BA11 1EB
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Frome West
Westminster Constituency
Frome and East Somerset

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