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title: "Play Area Safety Surfacing (Wet Pour): Balmoral Gardens, Gillingham, Medway, Kent"
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# Play Area Safety Surfacing (Wet Pour): Balmoral Gardens, Gillingham, Medway, Kent

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48d78249-996f-424b-a0c8-814568293bb6

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## Summary

The Medway Council is launching a tender titled "Play Area Safety Surfacing (Wet Pour): Balmoral Gardens" located in Gillingham, Kent. This project falls under the landscaping work for parks industry category and has a total budget of £40,000 (excluding VAT). The tender period ends on 28 June 2022, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 7 July 2022 and conclude by 23 September 2022. The procurement follows an open procedure, inviting contractors to submit proposals for removing faulty surfacing and installing new wet pour safety surfacing that meets safety standards.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in landscaping and playground installations, particularly those specialising in safety surfacing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will be particularly well-suited to compete, as the project requires the skills to handle both removal and installation work while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public contracts can leverage this opportunity to grow their business within the local government sector.

## Notice

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57efdb00-04dd-ec11-8114-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway Council has secured funding to replace the wetpour safety surfacing at Balmoral Gardens play area in Gillingham. Contractors are invited to tender for the play area safety surfacing to a total budget of PS40,000 (ex VAT). The budget must not be exceeded. REQUIREMENTS: The works will include: The following is a summary of the mandatory requirements: * Remove all faulty safety surfacing as indicated on Location Plan - estimate of approx. 380sqm and remove to licenced facility. * Regulate sub-base, supply and lay new wetpour safety surfacing to meet safety standards (BS EN1177). Note: colour is preferred, please state if black is only within budget. * Please see section D6 for specification. * Warranties/guarantees for the safety surfacing must be provided. * Post installation inspection must take place before opening to the public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406645ac-d82f-4d9a-b1c2-2e37e3f191d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2022 - 23 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112711 - Landscaping work for parks
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406645ac-d82f-4d9a-b1c2-2e37e3f191d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/406645ac-d82f-4d9a-b1c2-2e37e3f191d2
  26th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57efdb00-04dd-ec11-8114-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57efdb00-04dd-ec11-8114-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

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