Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking to establish a framework for the "Supply of Parts, Refurbishment and Creation of New Play and Wheeled Spaces." This tender is in the industry category of works and services, specifically around playground and wheeled park equipment in the UKK24 region, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure being utilised. Key dates include the tender deadline on 2nd July 2025, and the contract, subject to award, will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029. The estimated total value of the tender is approximately £3,865,250 excluding VAT.

This invitation for bids presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing, refurbishment, and design of playground and wheeled park equipment. With four distinct lots, businesses specialising in play equipment supply, maintenance, design, and construction of play spaces have the chance to contribute to the revitalisation of 171 play areas across the council's jurisdiction. SMEs are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the technical criteria such as membership of the Association of Play Industries. For instance, lot 3 anticipates community engagement and project management, catering to firms adept at established themes in play space design. The framework agreement allows for direct awards in some lots, while others require further competition, offering various mechanisms for business growth in this specialised field.

Tender

Supply of Parts, Refurbishment and Creation of New Play and Wheeled Spaces

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th May 2025 10:12:48 AM

Tender Deadline

2nd July 2025 13:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is establishing a Framework for the implementation of the Plan for Play programme including: • Lot 1 The purchasing of play equipment, spares and installation • Lot 2 Play equipment defect repairs and maintenance • Lot 3 Design and build of a wheeled park • Lot 4 Design and build of play spaces to include new sites, refurbishments and replacements The framework agreement will be for 4 years and has been developed for an initial tranche of work for phase 1, 2025/26 - 2026/27 of a 5-phase programme, subject to further funding approval. BCP Council currently has a total of 171 play areas, including equipped play, natural play, play trails, multi-use games areas (MUGA's) and rebound walls. Wheeled activity spaces including skate parks and BMX tracks. Across the BCP Council area there are 1,175 individual pieces of play equipment. BCP Council's play stock is in major decline and heading towards end of life soon
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05297a

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Procurement

Buyer Email

procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

BCP Council Civic Centre

Bournemouth

BH2 6DY

United Kingdom

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Supply of Parts, Refurbishment and Creation of New Play and Wheeled Spaces

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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