Planning

PIN - Annual Play Equipment Inspection

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement of services titled "PIN - Annual Play Equipment Inspection". The procurement falls under the industry category of "General public services". The location of the procurement is at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, UK. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for April 13, 2023. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be equipped to provide thorough play equipment inspection services in compliance with British and European standards.

This tender for the annual play equipment inspection by the Aberdeenshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector. The inspection scope includes assessing various play parks and skate parks across different regions of Aberdeenshire. Businesses with expertise in non-dismantling mechanical inspection, risk assessment, and compliance with safety standards are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. The comprehensive inspection requirements call for meticulous attention to detail and adherence to statutory tests and standards.

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Notice Title

PIN - Annual Play Equipment Inspection

Notice Description

Carry out the annual engineer's inspection and risk assessment in line with current British and European standard. Play equipment and whole site assessment shall be carried out, including inspection of crossbars, bearings etc at height. All inspectors to provide ladders or means of inspecting areas not accessible from ground level all of which must comply with the Working at Height Regulations 2005.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Carry out the annual engineer's inspection and risk assessment in line with current British and European standards, costs shall be exclusive of VAT. Play equipment and whole site assessment shall be carried out, including inspection of crossbars, bearings etc at height. All inspectors to provide ladders or means of inspecting areas not accessible from ground level all of which must comply with the Working at Height Regulations 2005. The following information is intended to give an indication only of the anticipated number of play areas to be inspected: Aberdeenshire Banff and Buchan - 46 play parks and 1 skate park in Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire Buchan - 53 play parks and 1 skate park in Peterhead Aberdeenshire Formartine - 61 play parks and 1 skate park in Tarves Aberdeenshire Garioch - 60 play parks and 3 skate parks in Inverurie, Kemnay and Insch Aberdeenshire Marr - 49 play parks and 3 skate parks in Alford, Banchory and Huntly Aberdeenshire Kincardine and Mearns - 57 play parks and 3 skate parks in Laurencekirk, Stonehaven and Portlethen. The inspections should be thorough non dismantling mechanical inspection and MUST include inspection of all moving parts including those unable to be inspected from ground level (bearings, shackles etc) and: Assess corrosion to metalwork Assess rot to timberwork Identify loose and worn fixings Identify missing components Assess condition of safety surfacing Assess each item for compliance with relevant British and European standards using any relevant statutory tests Test all relevant items with British Standard entrapment probes Carry out risk analysis on each piece of play equipment and the play area identifying risk, the likelihood of accident and the severity of injury which may occur, categorise each risk as low (12 months), medium (6 months) or high (3 months) Report to give estimated lifespan of each piece of equipment (1-3 years, 3-5 years etc) Supply copy of the checklist used to prepare the report Inspectors will provide details of their inspection program, in writing at least one calendar month prior to commencement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474957
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

37535200 - Playground equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.tillman@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467539600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474957
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