Notice Information
Notice Title
Stowmarket Recreation Ground Play Area Development
Notice Description
Stowmarket Town Council invited tenders for the design, supply, and installation of a new 40m x 40m play area at Stowmarket Recreation Ground. The play area will be enclosed by secure metal fencing, square in shape but with graded, sweeping rounded corners. Safety surfacing will cover at least 75% of the total play area to ensure accessibility and compliance with all relevant safety standards, allowing for year-round use. The play space should be suitable for children aged 0-12 years. The appointed contractor will be responsible for the design, supply and installation of the following: Play equipment suitable for children aged 0-12 years and will specifically include swinging, bouncing, climbing, and sliding activities. A central focal play structure which serves as a landmark attraction. Safety surfacing compliant with BS EN 1177 or the applicable standard at the time of installation. Secure 1.0-metre-high play-spec Bow Top metal fencing, galvanised and powder-coated black, with two gated entrances. This includes two pedestrian self-closing gates (1.0m high x 1.0m wide) complete with a closing device and powder-coated black box-section gate posts. Seating, including a minimum of six benches on the inner outskirts of the play area, with additional seating integrated within and around the play equipment. Utilise a black, white, red, and green colour palette, along with additional design elements to enhance and reinforce the theme. The preferred safety surfacing colours are black and green to manage colour degradation in future years. Signage to indicate it is the Poppy Play Area with the design to include red and white poppies. Inclusive and Accessible Design The play area must cater for children of all abilities. The site should be divided into zones for younger children 0-3 years (Infants and toddlers), 4-7 years (Early childhood) and 8-12 years (Older children). All details as per tender documents published 3.4.25
Planning Information
Engagement visits w/c 07/04/25 Site Visits with Procurement Contact: 23rd, 24th & 25th April 2025 Tender Submission Deadline 12:00 hours on 12th May 2025 For further details, please contact: Karl Daniels, Head of Community Services Email: karld@stowmarket.org Or contact Stowmarket Town Council on: Telephone: 01449 612060 Email: info@stowmarket.org
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04fcfd
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073722-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
45 - Construction work
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
37535100 - Swings
37535200 - Playground equipment
37535210 - Playground swings
37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
37535240 - Playground slides
37535250 - Playground see saws
37535292 - Rope climbing equipment
45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
45236100 - Flatwork for miscellaneous sports installations
45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
71500000 - Construction-related services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £370,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £370,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- £370,000 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Nov 20253 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 May 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 7 Apr 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 19 Jun 20255 months ago
- Contract Period
- 5 Jan 2026 - 3 Apr 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- STOWMARKET TOWN COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- SALLY GOONAN
- Contact Email
- info@stowmarket.org
- Contact Phone
- 01449612060
Buyer Location
- Locality
- STOWMARKET
- Postcode
- IP14 1EZ
- Post Town
- Ipswich
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH6 Suffolk
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Mid Suffolk
- Electoral Ward
- St Peter's
- Westminster Constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073722-2025
13th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013674-2025
8th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012930-2025
3rd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
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