Tender

Meldreth Recreation Ground Development

MELDRETH PARISH COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Meldreth Parish Council, located at Sheltered Housing Communal Rooms, Elin Way, Meldreth, aims to develop a recreation ground with enhanced facilities, particularly targeting children of senior school age. Tagged under the 'Construction work' industry category, the tender involves key works such as the removal and replacement of a zip wire, installation of a new multi-use games area, and other site preparation tasks. The project is set in the United Kingdom with various regional delivery addresses. The procurement is in the Tender stage with submissions open until 26th September 2025, and the enquiry period closing on 19th September 2025. The procurement method is an open competition, adhering to UK legislation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses skilled in construction and recreational facility enhancements. Companies with proven track records in schools, nurseries, parks, leisure amenities, and local authority projects will find themselves well-suited to participate. The procurement requires direct employment of installation teams and prefers certified members of the Association of Play Industries, CHAS, and Construction Line. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, particularly those able to adhere to British Standards 1176 and 1177, and who can provide long-lasting warranties and insurance. The development project, with a contract period of October to November 2025, promises a lucrative route for businesses willing to deliver quality within budget and time constraints. Submissions are strictly via email to Meldreth Parish Council.

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Notice Title

Meldreth Recreation Ground Development

Notice Description

This is a project on Meldreth recreation ground to enhance the facilities in the recreation ground particularly for children of senior school age. Key works are:- * Remove existing zip wire * Install new zip wire of at least the same length as existing wire. Aerial Runway - 25m with starting platform, runout section, stainless steel trolley and connecting brackets. Either in timber or metal, if in timbers, all timbers on steel post feet to give protection around the base against strimming. Hard wear surface under the wire. * New hard surface multi use games area. o 25m x 12m to be installed over the old zip wire, adjacent to existing children's play area. o Needlepunch surface with colour zones for basket ball and markings for 5 a side o 5 aside goals with integrated basketball hoops (old hoops to be removed and retained) o Noise reducing rebound fencing up to 3 meters at each end but no perimeter fencing. Steel Goal End - 3m high x 9m wide utilising steel mesh rebound fencing panels o To install Muga surfacing to include o Excavate to reduce levels; average 220 mm deep o Level and compact bottoms of excavations o Cut-fill and dispose of remainder of excavated material off site via grab wagons o Install membrane o Blind area with compacted sand layer o 150 x 50 mm edgings to perimeter approx. o Supply and fit inlaid grass sports lines, colour combinations for basketball and football o Supply and spread sports sand infill at a rate of 6kg/m2 Other key requirements:- * Preparation of a project risk assessments and method statements covering planned construction. * Environmental removal of general waste from site. All waste to be transferred to a registered recycling centre for further processing. * The site is adjacent to a children's play area, which will need to be operational through out the project, However safety fencing to secure site will need to be erected and dismantled. * Time line is ideally for installation to take place during school term time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05903f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052382-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Nov 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
MELDRETH PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
parishclerk@meldreth-pc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MELDRETH
Postcode
SG8 6LX
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
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
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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