--- title: "Invitation to Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ad103e9-df6d-4239-bba1-9e423756fce4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ad103e9-df6d-4239-bba1-9e423756fce4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ad103e9-df6d-4239-bba1-9e423756fce4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ad103e9-df6d-4239-bba1-9e423756fce4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREAT MAPLESTEAD PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-22" --- # Invitation to Tender Buyer: GREAT MAPLESTEAD PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ad103e9-df6d-4239-bba1-9e423756fce4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ad103e9-df6d-4239-bba1-9e423756fce4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ad103e9-df6d-4239-bba1-9e423756fce4.json) ## Summary The Great Maplestead Parish Council is inviting tenders for the redevelopment of its community playing field, located in Halstead, Essex. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 31st May 2022. The project includes the dismantling of the existing playground, installation of new playground equipment designed for children of all abilities, and the creation of an access-for-all perimeter pathway and exercise track. Interested parties can find further details in the attached tender notice. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in recreational, cultural, and sporting services, particularly those with capabilities in playground installation and landscaping. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council is open to quotations for individual phases of the project. Businesses that focus on innovative, sustainable designs and comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Great Maplestead Parish Council invites you to submit tenders for 3 phases of a project to renovate and redevelop its community playing field. -Dismantle & clearance of the existing playground and preparatory works -Supply & installation of new children's playground equipment -Supply & installation of a new access-for-all perimeter pathway & exercise track It is hoped that each Tenderer will be able to provide a quote for all 3 phases however, quotations for individual phases may be considered. The playground equipment should cater for the broadest age range & be accessible to children of all levels of physical & mental ability and comply with Disability & Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements. The play equipment should be innovative & naturalistic in design, to both complement & enhance its rural setting. Design and construction should be predominantly from natural wood. The access for all pathway & exercise track should provide level, unobstructed access to all areas of the field and be DDA compliant. It should be durable and robust to withstand regular use from walkers/exercisers & those with mobility aids, pushchairs, mobility scooters etc. The play equipment & pathway will be expected to meet appropriate British Standard (BS) levels of manufacture. Warranties should be provided with the tender response and will be an important part of the evaluation process. Full details may be found in the attached document. Applications should be sent to the Great Maplestead Parish Clerk at: New House, St Giles Close, Great Maplestead, Halstead Essex CO9 2RW ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e268738-7b5d-4130-8053-390a11733640 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREAT MAPLESTEAD PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | HALSTEAD | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO9 2RW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Braintree | | Electoral ward | Gosfield & Greenstead Green | | Westminster constituency | Braintree | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 22 Apr 2022 at 13:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e268738-7b5d-4130-8053-390a11733640 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e268738-7b5d-4130-8053-390a11733640 22nd April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bb25251-406b-4174-bf2d-c7fbab8ea15d ## Notice URLs - http://www.greatmaplesteadpc.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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