Tender

Richmond Gardens Play Park and Landscaping - Supply and Installation

ST IVES TOWN COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2025 at 12:02

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07 Apr 2025 at 17:57

Summary of the contracting process

St Ives Town Council is seeking contractors for the Richmond Gardens Play Park and Landscaping - Supply and Installation project, located in Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall. This tender is currently in the procurement stage with submissions open until 19 May 2025. The project involves two packages: the supply and installation of new playground equipment and the broader landscaping of the green space. The procurement method is an open competition, with a tender value of £250,000 and a gross amount of £300,000. The contract is set to begin on 14 June 2025 and end on 1 October 2025. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 28 April 2025 and the submission deadline on 19 May 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in playground equipment fabrication, supply, and installation, as well as landscaping services. It is well-suited for SMEs due to appropriate contract specifications. The council is looking for quality-driven submissions, with the award criteria weighted at 30% for price and 70% for quality assessment. The successful bidders will have the chance to enhance their portfolio and foster community engagement by contributing to the development of public recreational areas. This project encourages innovative solutions and detailed execution, ideal for businesses aiming to expand their market reach and demonstrate their expertise in public space enhancements.

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Notice Title

Richmond Gardens Play Park and Landscaping - Supply and Installation

Notice Description

As part of the Council's commitment to excellent play facilities, it is seeking suitably qualified contractors and suppliers to deliver a new scheme of works to improve and upgrade the main play park and managed open green space within Carbis Bay, St Ives. The tender has been divided into two distinct packages, one for the supply and installation of a new play park and the second for the broader landscaping within the open green space. It is the intention to award a contract to a specialist play park provider for the fabrication, supply and installation of a play park as specified, together with a separate package for the landscaping of the broader green space.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes two packages of works. In addition to the installation of new play equipment, the supplier is invited to submit a tender for a package of landscape works for the wider park site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015543-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 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
ST IVES TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Charlotte Tomlinson
Contact Email
tenders@stives-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01736 797840

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. IVES CORNWALL
Postcode
TR26 2DS
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Further Information

Notice Documents

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