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title: "Loughborough Playgrounds Resurfacing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Loughborough Playgrounds Resurfacing

Buyer: CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ffd866e-d1b5-4051-aaac-4500b0c57bb9

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## Summary

Charnwood Borough Council is seeking quotations for the resurfacing of four playgrounds in the Loughborough area. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Dura-Sport Ltd for a total value of £60,000. This project is classified under playground equipment and artificial grass, and it aims to enhance safety by upgrading inadequate surfaces. The contract period runs from 1st October 2018 to 1st February 2019, and bidders were required to submit their tenders by 17th August 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in playground equipment and surface installation. With the increased focus on safety in public spaces, businesses that offer innovative solutions for playground surfacing and maintenance could significantly benefit from this contract. Companies in the construction and landscaping sectors, particularly those experienced in working with artificial grass, will find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Charnwood Borough Council are seeking quotations for the Resurfacing of four of its Playgrounds located in the Loughborough area. Several of Loughborough playgrounds safety surfaces have been identified as inadequate for safety reasons and the proposal is to overlay them with artificial grass. The last date for request of documents is the 3rd August 2018, with tenders to be returned by 12 Noon on the 17th August 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9d2513-5e89-4230-aa42-eed30ab3c104 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 1 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Southfields |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DURA-SPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 39293300 - Artificial grass

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9d2513-5e89-4230-aa42-eed30ab3c104
- 16 Jul 2018 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b2e566-6fc2-4fe6-aa17-1ec078546e88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9d2513-5e89-4230-aa42-eed30ab3c104
  9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b2e566-6fc2-4fe6-aa17-1ec078546e88
  16th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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