--- title: "Invitation to Tender - Redesign of Barra Close Play Area" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2237b1cd-0b09-411b-98b7-de15e6727515" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2237b1cd-0b09-411b-98b7-de15e6727515" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2237b1cd-0b09-411b-98b7-de15e6727515.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2237b1cd-0b09-411b-98b7-de15e6727515.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWORTH TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-06" --- # Invitation to Tender - Redesign of Barra Close Play Area Buyer: HIGHWORTH TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2237b1cd-0b09-411b-98b7-de15e6727515 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2237b1cd-0b09-411b-98b7-de15e6727515) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2237b1cd-0b09-411b-98b7-de15e6727515.json) ## Summary Highworth Town Council, located in Swindon, England, is inviting experienced and qualified contractors to tender for the redesign of the Barra Close Play Area. This procurement, identified under the title "Invitation to Tender - Redesign of Barra Close Play Area", is currently in the tender stage and falls within the "Swings" industry category (CPV code 37535100). The project location is postcode SN6 7HX, and the total estimated value is £190,000. The tender period will end on 31 October 2024, with key deadlines including requests for clarifications by 12 September 2024 and submission of completed responses by 31 October 2024. The contract period is set from 1 April 2025 to 1 June 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in playground and play area construction, particularly those focused on innovative and high-quality designs suitable for children aged 0-16 years. The project requires the installation of modern, accessible equipment and facilities such as zip wires, monkey bars, climbing structures, and inclusive roundabouts, along with picnic areas. Qualified SMEs with expertise in wet pour surfacing and compliance with British Standards 1176 and 1177 are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of contractors to participate and potentially enhance their portfolio with a high-profile community project. ## Notice The Council is currently seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified contractor to refurbish and enhance the Barra Close Play Area. The play area is to provide for children aged between 0 - 16 years of age. Two separate designs are required, 1 - to include play facilities for 0-16 years only 2 - to include play facilities for 0-16 years and a MUGA The current area can be expanded significantly and the younger area is to be fenced in. The Council wishes to install modern, high quality and accessible friendly equipment to ensure that the play area is inclusive for all children and an asset to the local community. Following consultation with residents and local primary school children, the top items required are: Zip wire * Monkey bars of various heights * Climbing facility * Nest swing * Inclusive roundabout This list is not exhaustive, and Highworth Town Council would welcome ideas and recommendations for the site. Picnic areas are to be incorporated in the design with benches. The clearance of existing equipment and woodchip surface will be undertaken by Highworth Town Council grounds team prior to the commencement of work by the contractor. To ensure all the surfacing materials used are designed, manufactured and installed to a current British Standards 1176 and 1177. Approved members of CHAS and Construction Line. The surface is to be wet pour. To include relevant signage. The design is a chance for the contractor to be innovative. The final designs will be agreed on award of contract. Date advertised 06.08.2024 Date/time clarifications/questions should be received by email to the Highworth Town Council Authorised Officer Time: 5.00pm Date: 12.09.2024 Date/time completed ITT response to be received by post or email to the Highworth Town Council Authorised Officer Time: 5.00pm Date: 31.10.2024 Tender evaluation will take place 14.11.2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb05f10c-d4bd-4e3b-831e-0e84787f1b6c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £190,000 | | 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 | HIGHWORTH TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN6 7FB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Blunsdon and Highworth | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37535100 - Swings - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 37535210 - Playground swings - 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus - 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds - 37535240 - Playground slides - 37535250 - Playground see saws ## Release History - 6 Aug 2024 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb05f10c-d4bd-4e3b-831e-0e84787f1b6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb05f10c-d4bd-4e3b-831e-0e84787f1b6c 6th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3892ebe3-5406-4787-b627-9718bd11ff55 Invitation to Tender - Redesign of Barra Close Play Area ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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