--- title: "Refurbishment of Gaynor Close Play Area Swindon, SN25 4XX" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56cf2770-9fe7-4970-87cd-704a5078432f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56cf2770-9fe7-4970-87cd-704a5078432f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56cf2770-9fe7-4970-87cd-704a5078432f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56cf2770-9fe7-4970-87cd-704a5078432f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-04" --- # Refurbishment of Gaynor Close Play Area Swindon, SN25 4XX Buyer: HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56cf2770-9fe7-4970-87cd-704a5078432f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56cf2770-9fe7-4970-87cd-704a5078432f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56cf2770-9fe7-4970-87cd-704a5078432f.json) ## Summary The Haydon Wick Parish Council is seeking contractors for the refurbishment of the Gaynor Close Play Area in Swindon, SN25 4XX. This project falls under the 'Works' category and has a total value of £40,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period that ends on 2nd July 2021. The successful contractor will be responsible for enhancing the play area to make it accessible and suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years, prior to the contract's start date on 23rd August 2021, and its completion by 30th September 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in playground refurbishment and inclusive design. Businesses specializing in playground equipment, landscape architecture, or those capable of offering innovative designs and modern surfacing solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, contractors with a proven track record of adhering to British Standards and experience working within community settings would stand a strong chance of success. ## Notice 2.1 The Council is currently seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified contractor to refurbish and enhance Gaynor Close Play Area, Swindon. The play area is situated in a residential street, on a main footpath. The play area must be suitable for all children aged from 3 years up to the age of 12 years. 2.2 The Council wishes to use some the existing equipment and 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 local charities and local primary school children, the top items required are: * Accessible roundabout * Accessible multi use unit with double width slide attachment * Sensory panels This list is not exhaustive, and Haydon Wick Parish Council would welcome ideas and recommendations for the site. 2.3 To make use of the footpath that runs through the play area and include painted games, such as hopscotch or number snake. This is a chance for the Contractor to be innovative and provide suggestions to make the best use of the existing footprint. 2.4 Where required to repair a small amount of a two-course wet pour surface that will be rolled into the border edges. The top surface 15mm to comprise a mixture of high strength EPDM rubber granules bound together with polyurethane. The bottom course depth, according to the free fall height from the equipment should be between 60mm - 40mm depending on each area. 2.5 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. 2.6 Conduct a pre installation survey to confirm the base is prepared correctly prior to the work commencing. If removal is deemed necessary, this could be done internally by our Parks & Open Spaces Team. Site visits can be arranged. 2.7 The design is a chance for the contractor to be innovative. The final designs will be agreed on award of contract. 2.8 Consideration will be given to reducing the size of the current loose fill area and installing another compliant impact absorbing surface beneath any new items of play equipment, in that area. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc9df3e-6273-45a0-aa62-d6272284b551 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | 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 | HAYDON WICK PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN25 1QQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Haydon Wick | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 4 Jun 2021 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc9df3e-6273-45a0-aa62-d6272284b551 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc9df3e-6273-45a0-aa62-d6272284b551 4th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85624108-dd76-428c-8fe3-5a72b7348b0b ## Notice URLs - https://haydonwick.gov.uk/play-areas/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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