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title: "Malthouse Square Playground Tender"
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# Malthouse Square Playground Tender

Buyer: BEACONSFIELD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e43257c-1c3c-4db1-8edf-f46f616881cd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Malthouse Square Playground in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, was initiated by Beaconsfield Town Council. This tender focused on the removal of existing equipment and the design, build, and installation of new playground equipment at a budgeted amount of £80,000. The procurement stage is complete, with the award announced on 7th April 2021 to Wicksteed Leisure Limited for a new contract amounting to £88,396.73, covering the period from 7th April 2021 to 19th January 2022. This contract falls under the industry categories of Installation services, Public utilities, and Recreational services, providing an outdoor space suitable for all ages, especially designed to be accessible and safe. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, below threshold, perfectly suited for SMEs.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in playground equipment and outdoor recreational service supplies. It is particularly suited for small to medium enterprises specializing in durable, vandal-resistant design solutions that cater to diverse age groups and abilities. The project allows for the inclusion of innovative design solutions while also requiring consideration for public health measures such as social distancing. Companies with a strong portfolio of accessible and sustainable work may find a competitive edge in future tenders by demonstrating design excellence and cost-effectiveness, thus helping them further establish their market presence and stimulate business growth.

## Notice

Malthouse Square Playground Tender for the removal of existing equipment & the design, build, installation of new equipment on a fixed fee basis at Malthouse Square Playground,Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. All relevant approvals and all other legal requirements pertaining to the scope of supply and installation to be supplied by the tenderer with tender submission. This includes copies of all relevant insurance certificates and licences together with a certificate of Employers Liability. Please also supply a reference list of previous relevant work undertaken with your submission. Please confirm the warranty period of all equipment and installation works. Tenders will be evaluated on price, quality of design options & an overall value for money solution. Budget guide is for PS80K whole cost for all areas excluding walking path & benches. Variation options are allowed but should be limited. Please note orders could be placed separately for the different zones at Malthouse. Also provide a discount price for whole order for all works. All submissions received assume agreement to this brief. Malthouse Square ground is currently made up of separate areas & each area needs to be quoted for separately and broken down into removal, new equipment & installation costs. Separately identify, if appropriate, any equipment that you consider could be reused or relocated, within your design scheme or for offsite. The gym equipment is outside the scope of this tender and will remain in situ. For each area please ensure your proposals are wheelchair & pushchair friendly & include all sundries such as bins, metal fences, gates & safety signage. Please have due consideration for the potential of social distancing (ie. swings spaced apart) & any reasonable measures that could reduce the spread of any infection ie COVID. Designs that reduce the risk of vandalism damage & made of durable material to reduce maintenance, therefore wood is not a preferred material. To provide a new improved outdoor open space for all ages, which is an improvement to what is currently on site. To be included are: 1. Under 7s safe play area with metal fencing To include but not limited to: swings, slide, a picnic table, further equipment with movement &/or education benefits. 2. Over 7s play equipment for various different age groups & abilities. To include but not limited to: pyramid frame near back of guide hut, baseball net, table tennis, play equipment with movement & with education benefits. 3. Football pitch - 5-a-side, 3 sets of sockets to enable moving pitch for wear if space permits along the south western area. 4. Benches near play areas 5. A picnic area - 3 sets of table & benches outside the play areas. Any benches need to be in recycled plastic with a base colour of black (board game designs preferable). www.earth-anchors.com/benches-seats#!/Moulded-Forest-Saver-recycled-plastic-seats-353/p/69605934 Tenderers to email project@beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392a8abd-c889-4532-be20-42861df76b42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2021 - 19 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,396 |
| 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 | BEACONSFIELD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEACONSFIELD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP9 2PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Beaconsfield |
| Westminster constituency | Beaconsfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WICKSTEED LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392a8abd-c889-4532-be20-42861df76b42
- 29 Sep 2020 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e282d2a-5e76-424d-a325-d3e3aeea7ee2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392a8abd-c889-4532-be20-42861df76b42
  10th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e282d2a-5e76-424d-a325-d3e3aeea7ee2
  29th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42a7d1e7-39f6-427c-a201-d938b93a491d
  Tender for Malthouse Square Playground equipment

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