--- title: "Stephenson Way Play Area" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-41f6e4a6-2490-4c6f-bd8c-d0a667c358e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41f6e4a6-2490-4c6f-bd8c-d0a667c358e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41f6e4a6-2490-4c6f-bd8c-d0a667c358e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41f6e4a6-2490-4c6f-bd8c-d0a667c358e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CORBY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-04" --- # Stephenson Way Play Area Buyer: CORBY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41f6e4a6-2490-4c6f-bd8c-d0a667c358e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-41f6e4a6-2490-4c6f-bd8c-d0a667c358e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-41f6e4a6-2490-4c6f-bd8c-d0a667c358e1.json) ## Summary The Corby Borough Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the redevelopment of the Stephenson Way Play Area in Corby, East Midlands, which is classified under playground equipment. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been published on 21 October 2019, with a total contract value of £60,000. The tender period concluded on 26 November 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 9 March 2020, ending on 9 May 2020. The procurement method used for this contract is the open procedure, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recreational installations, playground equipment design, and safety surfacing. Companies with expertise in project management and the ability to work within strict timelines would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those with experience in creating vibrant and safe play environments for children. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public works projects can leverage this opportunity to cultivate relationships with local authorities and enhance their visibility in the regional market. ## Notice The Council has successfully secured PS60,000 of external funding to enhance an established play area at Stephenson Way in Corby and is now seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake the scheme, within a tight timescale. The Works shall consist of the following - Removal and appropriate disposal off-site of all unwanted equipment and features (including foundations) comprising - Wooden Bridge Boulders Wooden Train x 2 (Engine & Carriage) Tunnel Red Spinning Post Wooden Sleepers Play Area Sign Make good resulting ground, including fill / consolidate voids and level Design new area based on an "outer space" theme to compliment remaining equipment Prepare ground to receive new design, including site strip, any required land-drainage, stabilisation of soft spots, concrete edging kerbs, geotextile membrane and suitable granular sub-base Supply & install new equipment and features in concrete foundations, all as per manufacturer's recommendations Supply & lay quality EPDM wet-pour safety surfacing in colours to suit design Supply & install an A0 size sign to be displayed on the Park boundary. This sign is to be metal and mounted on 2 metal posts. The design and content is to be agreed with the Council before installation. An example can be seen in Appendix 1 Provide an independent Post Installation Safety Inspection Report ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814f50a4-bb95-44d7-babf-d391894c7030 | | 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 | 4 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 9 May 2020 | | 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 | CORBY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | CORBY | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN17 1QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Lloyds | | Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HAGS SMP | ## 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 - 45212140 - Recreation installation ## Release History - 4 Mar 2020 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814f50a4-bb95-44d7-babf-d391894c7030 - 21 Oct 2019 at 15:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c99b16-7c62-4d80-8079-0418710b12ce - 21 Oct 2019 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c99b16-7c62-4d80-8079-0418710b12ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814f50a4-bb95-44d7-babf-d391894c7030 4th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c99b16-7c62-4d80-8079-0418710b12ce 21st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5159f5d2-7647-4103-81d1-4960c6afed60 Document 1 - Instructions To Bidders Stephenson Way Play Area - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f64ff528-e110-4aee-82a2-1d0a45cb2896 Document 2 - Specification - Stephenson Way Play Area - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2229c5e1-7d8a-47c3-a79c-31739943631a Document 3 - Preliminaries And General Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/131d2bea-fb15-46f3-a608-dd5504f401a6 Document 4 - Response Document Stephenson Way Play Area - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5157ad5a-cdca-417f-8abc-9036d9efaeb3 Draft Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a916a3a-7996-4f84-a7ec-e02311514e38 Instruction to Bidders - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d5797fd-ff6b-4d06-a3a4-988703849747 Response Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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