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title: "PLAY AREA DESIGN AND BUILD - KINGSTON RECREATION GROUND, PORTSMOUTH - AWARD"
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# PLAY AREA DESIGN AND BUILD - KINGSTON RECREATION GROUND, PORTSMOUTH - AWARD

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89e55154-bfba-4e65-9e3c-af4943fd1a71

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is currently involved in the awarding stage of a procurement process titled "Play Area Design and Build - Kingston Recreation Ground, Portsmouth." This project falls under the industry category of park and playground equipment and features a budget of £277,000. Located in Portsmouth, UK, the tender details the design and construction of a new play area with works expected to commence in September 2017 and be completed by Christmas 2017. Expressions of interest were to be submitted by 4th May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground design and construction, particularly those experienced in creating naturalistic play environments incorporating timber and earth elements. Companies capable of delivering innovative and holistic playground solutions are encouraged to engage, as the selected contractor must align with the conceptual goals set forth by the Council. As the contract has been awarded to Timberplay Ltd, future tenders in similar areas may offer additional chances for growth and collaboration among small and medium-sized enterprises in this sector.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from specialist play design and build companies to deliver a new play area at Kingston Recreation Ground in Portsmouth. The scope of which will comprise of but may not be limited to the design and build of a new play area based on conceptual ideas provided by the Council. The masterplan must achieve a naturalistic character of hardwood timber/steel-made elements where possible, within a holistic setting of earth mounds, natural boulders, tree planting, natural surfaces resembling the original concept design where possible. The Council is seeking to award the contract early August 2017 with works commencing from September 2017 and ideally completed by Christmas 2017. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given against the heading entitled - Date documents can be requested until.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9485a0a7-26e4-4f89-a0c7-3e91cfbca19e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 23 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £277,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIMBERPLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2017 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9485a0a7-26e4-4f89-a0c7-3e91cfbca19e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9485a0a7-26e4-4f89-a0c7-3e91cfbca19e
  12th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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