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title: "Southampton Common Play Area Redevelopment"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Southampton Common Play Area Redevelopment

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d576a5e-62da-451e-83df-20781c112c14

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## Summary

The Southampton Common Play Area Redevelopment contract is being procured by Southampton City Council, focusing on the construction of a new play area in Southampton, England. This project falls under the industry category of park and playground equipment, with a total value of £550,000. The open procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been published on 9th February 2017. The contract is set to commence on 18th April 2017 and will run until 28th July 2017. Interested parties must submit their applications via the Supply Southampton eSourcing portal by the deadline of 10th March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, specifically those specialising in playground equipment and landscaping. Companies experienced in delivering bespoke infrastructure projects and proficient in managing installations can particularly benefit from this contract. Given the scale of the work and the emphasis on innovative design, larger contractors and firms with proven track records in similar projects are well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

This contract is for Works and Supplies to construct a bespoke play area on Southampton Common. The current play area is c15 years old and has reached the end of its useful life and is overly expensive to maintain both in terms of manpower and cost. This contract comprises of the following specific elements: * Build (Ground works, infrastructure); * Installation (installation of play equipment assets); The commencement of this contract is subject to approval of Section 38 Commons Act 2006. Additional information: Applicants will be required to apply via "Supply Southampton" website which can be accessed via, https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/ where you can register your details and access documentation. All documentation including questionnaires must be completed and submitted by no later than the time/date indicated. The Council undertakes to use reasonable endeavours to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the applicant considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then consider the sensitivity statement before replying to any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Any enquiries regarding the tender process must be directed through the Curtis Fitch Messaging System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e9dc96-21d4-4e9a-9d69-65d50e5311a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,342 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7FP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLAYFORCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 17 May 2017 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e9dc96-21d4-4e9a-9d69-65d50e5311a9
- 9 Feb 2017 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fdf38ab-8775-49fc-97bc-0dfe1ae2d78c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e9dc96-21d4-4e9a-9d69-65d50e5311a9
  17th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fdf38ab-8775-49fc-97bc-0dfe1ae2d78c
  9th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com
  E Sourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/

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