--- title: "Play on the Way - Cotswold Way, Worcester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d1e93f6-52d8-443b-a087-7b92361d0098" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d1e93f6-52d8-443b-a087-7b92361d0098" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d1e93f6-52d8-443b-a087-7b92361d0098.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d1e93f6-52d8-443b-a087-7b92361d0098.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-02" --- # Play on the Way - Cotswold Way, Worcester Buyer: WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d1e93f6-52d8-443b-a087-7b92361d0098 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d1e93f6-52d8-443b-a087-7b92361d0098) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d1e93f6-52d8-443b-a087-7b92361d0098.json) ## Summary Worcester City Council is inviting tenders for the "Play on the Way - Cotswold Way, Worcester" project, which falls under the park and playground equipment industry category. The project entails designing, installing, and constructing a 'Play on the Way' scheme near Cotswold Way, Worcester, with a focus on providing playful amenities adjacent to residential housing and Cranham Primary School. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 3rd January 2025. The contract period is slated to begin on 3rd February 2025 and end on 2nd May 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure and is below the threshold, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates also include the publication date of 28th November 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in playground design, equipment manufacturing, and landscaping works for playgrounds to expand their portfolio and grow their business. The 'Play on the Way' project is ideal for companies experienced in creating innovative, durable play environments using both timber and steel materials, catering to toddlers, juniors, and early teens. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in these areas stand to gain significant business traction and visibility by securing this contract with Worcester City Council. The project is poised to enhance local recreational infrastructure, providing the winning bidder with potential opportunities for future phases and related projects in the region. ## Notice Worcester City Council is seeking a play provider to design, install and construct a 'Play on the Way' scheme just off Cotswold Way, Worcester. This is part of a wider 'Worcester City Play Plan' which has been implemented by the city council. The existing open space area is adjacent to residential housing and leading to Cranham Primary school. There would be 7 play stations which would be located close to an existing footpath on site to create a 'Play on the Way' concept. This project is for the delivery of stations 1-6 inclusive and station 7 would be a future separate phase 2 project for a pump track or similar youth provision (yet to be approved by Committee). The adventure trail would be a mix of natural play timber and steel equipment and would cater for toddlers, juniors, and early teens. Please see procurement documents for further information. The Council is using the e-procurement portal known as the Proactis Pro-Contract portal https://procontract.due-north.com to conduct this procurement exercise. To gain access to the procurement documents, bidders will need to register their company details at the above website. Once registered, bidders will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the procurement documents. Bidders will need to search for the invitation under Worcester City Council and then electronically submit an expression of interest and follow the online instructions to view the procurement documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b4261ef-6815-4360-913e-1e550443fdfc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR1 2EY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b4261ef-6815-4360-913e-1e550443fdfc - 28 Nov 2024 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363dc940-f59a-446d-bf8a-309b97cf970a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b4261ef-6815-4360-913e-1e550443fdfc 2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/363dc940-f59a-446d-bf8a-309b97cf970a 28th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.worcester.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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