--- title: "Provision and installation of new play equipment & outdoor gym - Invitation to tender (ITT)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58404af5-63ba-4c16-99ea-7f27b415a554" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58404af5-63ba-4c16-99ea-7f27b415a554" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58404af5-63ba-4c16-99ea-7f27b415a554.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58404af5-63ba-4c16-99ea-7f27b415a554.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RACKHEATH COMMUNITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-26" --- # Provision and installation of new play equipment & outdoor gym - Invitation to tender (ITT) Buyer: RACKHEATH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58404af5-63ba-4c16-99ea-7f27b415a554 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58404af5-63ba-4c16-99ea-7f27b415a554) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58404af5-63ba-4c16-99ea-7f27b415a554.json) ## Summary The Rackheath Community Council is inviting tenders for the provision and installation of new play equipment & outdoor gym at Stracey Playing Field. The estimated contract value is £200,000 GBP. The contract is being procured through an open procedure and tenders must be submitted by 12:00 PM on April 30, 2024. The contract is planned to start on June 1, 2024, with a target completion before the end of the School Summer Holiday period. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the outdoor sports equipment and playground equipment sectors to win a contract with the Rackheath Community Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. Businesses that can provide innovative, high-quality, and robust play equipment suitable for a broad age range of users, along with outdoor fitness equipment catering to different demographics, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. ## Notice Introduction Rackheath Community Council is seeking to award a contract for the supply and installation of new play equipment & outdoor gym; on land it manages at Stracey Playing Field. This includes the supply and installation of any required or appropriate groundworks and safety surfacing. All works materials and parts should comply with both the British and European Standards for playground equipment, outdoor gym equipment and surfacing. The Invitation to Tender is being procured under the Parish Council's open tender process; This document provides applicants wishing to tender for the contract with the requirements, standards and conditions under which the procurement will be operated. Lot 1 - New Play Equipment; Background & Objectives Rackheath Community Council has developed plans to install additional exciting and modern play equipment and an outdoor gym on Stracey Playing Field. These plans site base works preparation and a wet pour surface. The structure must be innovative and physically challenging; suited to a broad age range of children, from pre-teen to young adults. One of the main aims is to improve the play experience for children by delivering a high-quality, low-maintenance play area. The challenge is to provide all-inclusive apparatus that caters to all age ranges with stimulating pieces that children are excited to use. Given the anticipated heavy use of the play area, equipment must be robust and vandal-proof. The design must include seating for both rest and also 'picnic style' to encourage families to stay longer, these should be on a level, secure base. The design should consider enclosing the play area with fencing that compliments the overall design and area. Lot 2 - Outdoor Gym; Background & Objectives The installation of outdoor fitness equipment that meets the needs of Rackheath residents both current and future, including adults, children, people with disabilities and special educational needs. General Information Budget As a guide, the estimated cost to the Community Council for this contract will be approximately: Lot 1 - PS150,000.00, exclusive of VAT. Lot 2 - PS50,000.00, exclusive of VAT. Any bidder wishing to bid on both lots, may combine this budget into a total of PS200,000 for both lots, but must include a breakdown of costs per lot in their submission. Duration of Contract Term The contract is planned to commence as soon as possible post contract award, with the aim of completion before the end of the School Summer Holiday period. Submission of Tenders and supporting documentation All complete tenders must be submitted by email or in writing (by 12.00 noon on the 30th April 2024) to the Community Council office and clearly marked 'Stracey Playing Field Play-area Tender'. If sent by mail (or in person), these tenders should be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Community Council and addressed to the Clerk, Rackheath Community Council, The Pavilion, Green Lane West, Rackheath, NR13 6LT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02eb37c-63bf-4e1d-9471-a4f9b46d6a61 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | RACKHEATH COMMUNITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR13 6LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Broadland | | Electoral ward | Wroxham | | Westminster constituency | Broadland and Fakenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment - 37535200 - Playground equipment ## Release History - 26 Mar 2024 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02eb37c-63bf-4e1d-9471-a4f9b46d6a61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02eb37c-63bf-4e1d-9471-a4f9b46d6a61 26th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0a64ca0-f354-445a-9366-f4368bfa6302 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2d48041-8e6b-4079-9121-2767ac01cf08 PQQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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