--- title: "Houghton Play Area" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76b97f7d-4cd6-4223-81fa-741d7a101094" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76b97f7d-4cd6-4223-81fa-741d7a101094" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76b97f7d-4cd6-4223-81fa-741d7a101094.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76b97f7d-4cd6-4223-81fa-741d7a101094.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-25" --- # Houghton Play Area Buyer: HOUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76b97f7d-4cd6-4223-81fa-741d7a101094 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76b97f7d-4cd6-4223-81fa-741d7a101094) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76b97f7d-4cd6-4223-81fa-741d7a101094.json) ## Summary The Houghton Parish Council is inviting tenders for the Play Area Regeneration project, titled "Houghton Play Area", located in Houghton, Hampshire. The procurement process is at the competitive quotation stage with a tender deadline of Tuesday 23rd July 2024 at 15.00. The project falls under the industry category of Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Services. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract period is scheduled to run from 9th September 2024 to 27th November 2024. This tender opportunity for the Play Area Regeneration project by Houghton Parish Council presents a chance for businesses specializing in works related to recreational and sporting services to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this opportunity. Businesses need to provide competitive quotations considering the specified requirements and timelines. The project focuses on creating a new play area with a river theme, and interested parties must ensure compliance with health and safety regulations as well as possess the necessary insurance coverage. ## Notice Houghton Parish Council - Play Area Regeneration Project The work is for the design and installation of a new play area in the village of Houghton, Hampshire. This includes the supply and installation of appropriate groundworks, safety surfacing, play equipment, fencing and signage. Removal of the existing equipment and associated surfacing is required. All works should comply to the British and European Standard for playground equipment BS EN 1176 and surfacing BS EN 1177. The contractor will be responsible for organising an independent post installation inspection and rectifying any issues identified at their own cost. The Parish Council will not accept hand over of the area until identified issues are rectified. Health and Safety The contractor must comply with all relevant health and safety regulations and is responsible for securing the site during construction with Heras fencing. Appropriate signage can be added to the site with contractor details displayed. The contractor is also responsible for securing their equipment on site. The Council will not be held liable for any loss or damage to equipment or injury to members of public during construction. Insurance The successful contractor must have the following cover in place: * Public Liability Insurance of no less than: PS10 Million * Product Liability Insurance of no less than: PS5 Million * Employers Liability Insurance of no less than: PS5 Million * Professional Indemnity Insurance of no less than: PS1 Million Evidence of this cover must be provided at the initial quotation stage. Additional Documentation A Schedule of Works with a commencement and completion date, a Risk Assessment and Method Statement must be provided prior to work commencing. The new play area will replace the existing equipment and be within a fenced area of approximately 27m x 15m, standard fence height. The overall feel of the play area should reflect its surroundings and have a softer natural appearance and include a river theme. Following public consultation, the equipment the Parish Council would like in the play area should include but not be limited to: Multi-play equipment with slides (large boat themed) Swings - 2 x cradle and 2 x flat 2 x Springers Spinner bowl Giant basket swing Ground level Roundabout (fully accessible for all abilities) Seesaw Ground level trampoline Talk tubes No zip wires are to be included All excavations and disposal All surfacing and groundworks to incorporate a river theme Steel fencing painted black with 2 number self-closing gates Post installation inspection Installation to be completed as soon as possible. An email or electronic transfer should be sent by the tenderer, submission deadline Tuesday 23rd July 2024 at 15.00 to houghtonparishcouncil@gmail.com Hard copies should be in a sealed envelope and sent to: Houghton Parish Council c/o Homeleigh Jacks Bush Lopcombe Salisbury SP5 1BZ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5a02da4-c93a-4877-9721-96a0ace6d248 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | HOUGHTON PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP5 1BZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Mid Test | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2024 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5a02da4-c93a-4877-9721-96a0ace6d248 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5a02da4-c93a-4877-9721-96a0ace6d248 25th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e935470-d7db-4317-98c7-8460ba1809f5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ca1535a-a1cf-4452-b070-0fcbe3296dbe ## Notice URLs - http://www.houghtonparishcouncil.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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