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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER BEDWELL HEY LANE PLAY AREA"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER BEDWELL HEY LANE PLAY AREA

Buyer: WITCHFORD PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11abf07a-8adc-4c22-ad06-d38e0cd82508

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## Summary

Witchford Parish Council has awarded a contract to Kompan Ltd for the replacement and installation of new playground equipment at Bedwell Hey Lane in Witchford. The project aims to update and improve the play area to be inclusive for children and young people from toddler age up to 14 years. The contract, valued at £119,998.68, follows an open procedure below threshold procurement method. Construction is scheduled to begin on 1st February 2025, with the expected completion and playground opening on 1st June 2025. The deadline for tender submissions was 25th November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in supplying and installing playground equipment. Companies registered with the Association of Play Industries (API) and possessing the required accreditations could find this project particularly suited to their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, giving them a chance to showcase innovative and inclusive playground designs. The project underscores the importance of creativity and inclusivity, providing a platform for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in creating engaging and safe play environments for children of all abilities.

## Notice

Witchford Parish Council is proposing to replace its playground equipment at the village hall Bedwell Hey Lane Witchford with the installation of new equipment including appropriate surfacing. All works materials and parts should comply with both the British and European Standards for playground equipment and surfacing BS EN 1176. The Parish Council wishes to employ a Principal Contractor to carry out the supply and installation of inclusive new play equipment and safety surfacing, to include the removal of the existing play equipment. The play area is intended to be used by children and young people with ages ranging from toddler to 14 years, and to be inclusive and available for use by children and young people of all abilities. Experienced play area installers are invited to tender for the contract. It is anticipated that construction work will be carried out in Winter/Spring 2025 with the playground ready for use 1st June 2025 at the latest. Tenderers are required to submit a fixed price lump sum tender on the Form of Tender. The Council's preference is to receive tenders by email . All tenders should be received by 17:00 hours on 25th November 2024. The email address for tenders is clerk@witchfordparishcouncil.gov.uk. Companies must be registered with the API (Association of Play Industries) to tender for this contract. Please supply copies of current certificate for accreditations for the above membership plus details of any other relevant accreditations. The owner of the site of the play area is the Witchford Playing Field Association [WPFA] and liaison with their representative will be required for access and parking arrangements. This may be direct but the Parish Council Clerk must be copied into to all agreements. A timescale for commencing this project will be agreed between Witchford Parish Council and the chosen Contractor. In response to questions raised at the accompanied site visits Witchford Parish Council would welcome designs that incorporate the following the following: Exciting innovative designs that encourage children to play A Wendy house/ role play area which could also be used as a break out space for children who want a quiet area No free standing play panels but musical activities might be welcome Seating for parents/carers in the sw corner of the site, which could also have child sized seating Themed designs would be welcome but are not an advantage over exciting play Inclusivity is not just token, the play area should help children with additional needs really feel welcome The priority is to create an exciting play area - there is no benefit in coming in under budget. Witchford Parish Council will accept tenders with PS10m PLI cover. The Council will accept designs which provide low level items with appropriate safety surfacing in the grass 2m extension area remaining as grass, without needing to extend the wet pour surface out from the existing line.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5395eb32-a822-4af9-8e0f-d49807a8970d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,998 |
| 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 | WITCHFORD PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELY |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB6 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | East Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Ely West |
| Westminster constituency | Ely and East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KOMPAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 13:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5395eb32-a822-4af9-8e0f-d49807a8970d
- 31 Oct 2024 at 22:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af220c9-8de2-4a98-af0e-39917e3c5484
- 25 Oct 2024 at 07:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af220c9-8de2-4a98-af0e-39917e3c5484
- 23 Oct 2024 at 07:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af220c9-8de2-4a98-af0e-39917e3c5484
- 30 Sep 2024 at 11:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af220c9-8de2-4a98-af0e-39917e3c5484

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5395eb32-a822-4af9-8e0f-d49807a8970d
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1af220c9-8de2-4a98-af0e-39917e3c5484
  31st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0334be3b-7cbc-43a4-87d5-68d5976d2059
  A full description of the project including details on how to submit a tender and the evaluation process.
- https://witchfordparishcouncil.gov.uk/

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