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# Play area Equipment design and installation

Buyer: BUCKLAND MONACHORUM PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8905eede-e4b7-4fe6-989e-b404b7133e0f

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## Summary

The Buckland Monachorum Parish Council has issued a tender for the design and installation of a new play area at Seaton Way, Crapstone. The budget for this project ranges from £50k to £60k, with designs and quotes due by May 3rd, 2024. The tender aims to create a play park catering to different age groups and inclusive of swings, activity centres, and safety surfacing compliant with British/European standards.

This tender opportunity is well-suited for businesses involved in playground equipment, park, and playground equipment industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, with the procurement method being an open procedure below threshold. The project offers a chance for business growth through the design and construction of a new recreational space that promotes play value, inclusivity, and durability, reflecting the local community's needs and expectations.

## Notice

Design and install a new play park for Buckland Monachorum Parish Council at Seaton Way, Crapstone that caters for a wide range of ages and is inclusive and accessible. The swings that are currently there will need to be removed and disposed of. All other equipment will remain and can be incorporated into the design. Play equipment should cater for a wide range of ages eg 0-3 (toddler), 3-12 (children) and 10-20 (youth). The equipment must include swings including an inclusive nest swing and some form of activity centre. Consideration must be given to safety. The equipment should be easy to maintain, incur low maintenance costs and be robust. The equipment should be mainly constructed of recycled plastic for robustness and longevity in the Dartmoor Climate. To supply new safety surfacing where appropriate that complies with the relevant British/European safety standards. There is no preferred finish, however it must not be loose fill. Details must be provided about preparation of the sub-base. It is expected that all new surfacing will be laid on a sub-base, not directly onto soil. The play area is an open site and suppliers are welcome to visit the site at their own convenience. Evaluation Criteria To ensure that tenders are evaluated fairly, there will be a scoring criteria. Which will evaluate the scheme on the following, Play Value, Inclusivity, Durability, Green Credentials and Future Maintenance Requirements. The Parish Council will collate its findings and make the final selection of the preferred contractor. The Parish Council's decision is final and will reflect the offer that most meets all the specifications and public expectations. Budget The Council has some reserves set aside and has been awarded S106 funding from a recent development. Additional grant funding is also being applied for. We welcome a variety of designs/options with a budget ranging from PS50k to PS60k. Timelines Designs and quotes should be sent by email to the Parish Council Friday 3rd May 2024. The quote must include a breakdown of costs and exclude VAT. Contact Details Clerk - Katharine Griffiths clerk@bucklandmonachorum-pc.gov.uk Tel: 01822 855889 www.bucklandmonachorum-pc.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a761a76-5337-4207-b8a9-9c6ea6454407 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | BUCKLAND MONACHORUM PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | YELVERTON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL20 7EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | West Devon |
| Electoral ward | Buckland Monachorum |
| Westminster constituency | South West Devon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2024 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a761a76-5337-4207-b8a9-9c6ea6454407

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a761a76-5337-4207-b8a9-9c6ea6454407
  13th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/663f37c3-be52-4d90-ba95-77a9d2a67cc7

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