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Design, Supply and Installation of Play Area Equipment

GREAT MASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

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Award

01 Aug 2025 at 11:07

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Design, Supply and Installation of Play Area Equipment" is managed by the Great Massingham Parish Council, a local authority in Norfolk, United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the CPV code "45212140" for Recreation installation, involves expanding and upgrading a village playground in Great Massingham, Norfolk. The procurement category is "works," and it follows an open procurement method. The process reached the award stage with the contract recently signed on 28th July 2025, having been valued at £210,000. The entire project is split into two phases, allowing suppliers to bid for either or both parts, focusing on expanding existing facilities and incorporating inclusive and sensory features. Key dates for the tender phase concluded with the submission deadline on 28th July 2025, and bid openings occurred promptly after, on 29th July 2025.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in playground equipment, recreation installation, and inclusive public space enhancements. The project encourages collaboration in design, providing a platform for showcasing expertise in innovative play solutions. It is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record of working on similar projects, especially those that can demonstrate creativity, sustainability, and the ability to deliver value for money. The focus on sustainable materials and inclusive play equipment aligns with broader social value objectives, which can resonate with businesses seeking to enhance their community engagement and corporate social responsibility profiles.

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Notice Title

Design, Supply and Installation of Play Area Equipment

Notice Description

Great Massingham Parish Council invites tenders from experienced and suitably qualified suppliers for the design, supply and installation of play equipment and supporting features at the village playground behind the Village Hall, Station Road, Great Massingham, Norfolk. This contract is split into two phases. Suppliers may bid for one or both phases. Detailed technical drawings are not required at this stage, but suppliers should provide clear written descriptions, indicative pricing, and an outline of their proposed approach. A collaborative design process with the Council and Working Group will follow selection.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Project Scope Phase 1 - Approx. PS70,000 - Expansion of Under-5s play area, including: - Wet pour rubber surfacing - More challenging play features - Bird-deterrent measures (e.g. covered play sections) - Removal of outdoor gym; installation of inclusive seating - Construction of timber round/hexagonal outdoor classroom (accessible, partially enclosed, with seating) - Safety upgrades to retained equipment (e.g. chain replacement, surface repairs), reuse of existing fencing - Tree planting and minor landscaping (e.g. hornbeam, birch, field maple) - Optional: Cradle zip wire for toddlers Phase 2 - Approx. PS140,000 - Removal of zip wire, mound slide and old swing set - Installation of large tower/multiplay structure with zoned equipment for varied age groups, connected to existing mound - New zip wire installation at rear of site - Sensory/quiet zone using adjacent flower meadow - Fully inclusive surfacing, accessible paths and improved entry points - Wayfinding signage, bins, and other inclusive features *Note: Phase elements may shift depending on design outcomes.*

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056129
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045176-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT MASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Great Massingham
Contact Email
gmparishclerk@gmail.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FAKENHAM
Postcode
NR21 9PW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Bircham with Rudhams
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATING ADVENTUROUS PLACES (CAP.CO

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