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title: "Knuzden Play Area installation and new ballcourt installation for Hyndburn Borough Council"
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# Knuzden Play Area installation and new ballcourt installation for Hyndburn Borough Council

Buyer: HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-115854be-e012-465d-9a43-b4e5d9fb6383

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## Summary

The Hyndburn Borough Council Environmental Services has awarded a contract for the installation of the Knuzden Play Area and new ballcourt. The procurement process involved groundworks for a tarmac surface suitable for a ballcourt, installation of playground equipment, fencing, and gates. The total contract value is £120,000, with a tender deadline on 24th October 2022. Works are planned to start on 9th January 2023 with completion by 31st March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for businesses in landscaping and surface works.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in landscaping, drainage, and surface works to compete for the contract. Businesses with experience in paving, footpath construction, and surface work for footpaths may find this tender suitable. The Hyndburn Borough Council's initiative aims to improve the local play area, enhancing community spaces with modern facilities. Interested businesses can explore the detailed tender documents for specifications and submission instructions.

## Notice

Groundworks to include the provision of a tarmac surface suitable for a ballcourt playing surface including the installation of a ballcourt. Also the installation of children's playground equipment within a tarmac area including fencing and gates. A tarmac link path is also required for access to the proposed play area and ballcourt. Return tenders by post following the details in the letter and tender documents. EG. One copy of the contract documents, duly completed and signed, shall be placed within a sealed self addressed envelope, this envelope should then be placed in a second sealed envelope and delivered to Parks Department, Hyndburn Borough Council, Willows Lane Depot, Willows Lane, Accrington, Lancs, BB5 0RT no later than 2.00pm, 24th October 2022. The envelope or cover must not bear any mark indicating the sender but should be endorsed with the scheme title 'Knuzden ballcourt and play area' and date for return '24th October 2022 2pm' Additional information: Installation details for the see-saw are pending and will be uploaded as an amendment when available. Alternatively request a copy direct from Mark Pickup ( mark.pickup@hyndburnbc.gov.uk ) and a copy will be forwarded to you as soon as a copy is available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1cc51f-fc3f-416a-b9f8-3e6e5e71a8f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,642 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES |
| Locality | ACCRINGTON |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB5 0RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Hyndburn |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hyndburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDWORK LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
- 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233200 - Various surface works
- 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2022 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1cc51f-fc3f-416a-b9f8-3e6e5e71a8f1
- 15 Sep 2022 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719d8e3-9c30-4e24-ae81-6a89af8da716

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b1cc51f-fc3f-416a-b9f8-3e6e5e71a8f1
  21st December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5719d8e3-9c30-4e24-ae81-6a89af8da716
  15th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bf81c62-75e0-4008-8924-4677bfe5cbae
  Details of the gate described in the schedule of rates and tender drawing.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff51352d-0cc2-420b-8217-e00875c320e2
  PDF version Tender documents including (please return a completed set): Instructions to tender Parties to the contract Contract Data The Contractor's Offer The Employer's Acceptance Site Information Health & Safety Information Restrictive Practices Contractors Equality Undertaking Schedule of Sub-Contractors
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/098b3d8c-fcd1-4b5d-ae00-cd6cfe097ced
  Word version of Tender documents including (please return a completed set): Instructions to tender Parties to the contract Contract Data The Contractor's Offer The Employer's Acceptance Site Information Health & Safety Information Restrictive Practices Contractors Equality Undertaking Schedule of Sub-Contractors
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f1df8c6-158f-4f59-9a20-03e7167964e0
  General Arrangement Drawing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af826858-1092-42a4-9c20-661683fda62e
  Drawing number 208-04 'Details of safety surface for tender'
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/554cc9fe-1c14-443d-842f-fe6086e71e21
  General softworks specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ec80921-e2dd-4252-8e91-3892b6c47229
  Typical ballcourt details (ballcourt to be supplied by the client)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38d8f1cd-9a00-4710-b4d4-e9e5000e58a3
  Formal letter inviting a tender and details of the procedure to return a tender.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22be8316-54af-4715-b235-43ea9ad6e8c5
  Play equipment technical details and installation instructions excluding the see-saw (Play equipment supplied by client)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7fefeb7-2caa-48f3-bd89-9055efe69567
  Further details of the safety surface for the play area (Nottsport system to be installed by the nominated sub-contractor).
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/134e5ded-f1b7-4d94-a6c5-d39c53d81147
  Schedule of rate (excel version)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea301dc9-1960-457c-bd2a-b02577de9e87
  Schedule of rate (pdf version)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd38ebc3-8eb6-4ff8-9684-6a94de81a46a
  Location plan and existing site photos
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd56b7ae-c125-411f-a49e-7587084920bf
  Location plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52eb72d8-0bc6-4d17-b356-b6d31b7fd8cc
  Sketch of the proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aa150f2-6b4a-494b-9070-e533ba77bde4
  General hardworks specification

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