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Softwood chips for play areas surfacing

East Lothian Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Aug 2023 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2023 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Lothian Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of softwood chips for play areas surfacing. The buying organization, East Lothian Council, required suppliers to deliver woodchip for play areas within East Lothian. This tender, which was in the award stage, provides an opportunity for businesses in the goods industry to compete for a contract worth 120,000 GBP. The deadline for submission was in July 2023, and the contract was signed on July 26, 2023.

This tender opportunity by East Lothian Council for softwood chips procurement presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the goods sector to grow their operations. The nature of the procurement method being an open procedure allows for a fair and transparent competition. Interested businesses should consider the community benefits aspect included as part of the contract and the specific requirements detailed in the procurement documents when preparing their bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Softwood chips for play areas surfacing

Notice Description

East Lothian Council is responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of 119 play areas across East Lothian, which vary in size and surfacing material. Of the play areas with woodchip surfacing, the woodchip requires to be topped up on a rolling programme approximately annually, or as required, to ensure these play areas continue to meet safety standards. New play areas which are installed may also require woodchip surfacing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier will be required to supply and deliver quantities of woodchip for play areas.. Community benefits requirements included as part of the contract.

Renewal: 2 years contract term with option for 1 (12 months) + 1 (12 months) extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000734162
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485428
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03415000 - Softwood

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CPA Horticulture

Further Information

Notice Documents

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