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# Great Waltham Playground Refurbishment Project

Buyer: GREAT WALTHAM PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a70c004a-b3b8-42f5-9ebc-19ab8d55cbb7

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## Summary

Great Waltham Parish Council has successfully completed the award stage for the "Great Waltham Playground Refurbishment Project" in Chelmsford, England, under the CPV code 37535200 (Playground equipment). The contract was awarded to HAGS-SMP LIMITED, with a value of £160,000. This procurement process followed an open procedure, and the tendering period concluded on 31 January 2025. The contract period for the provision and installation of new playground equipment will run from 1 June 2025 to 30 August 2025, and the procurement specified requirements for inclusivity, sustainability, and compliance with safety standards.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment production and installation, particularly those experienced in providing modern, durable, and maintenance-friendly solutions. Companies with expertise in creating inclusive play areas, utilising sustainable materials, and offering comprehensive design and installation services are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Such businesses can leverage this procurement to establish or enhance their presence in public sector contracts, providing valuable community services and contributing to local infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering growth and innovation within these sectors.

## Notice

SECTION A - INSTRUCTIONS TO BID A.1 GENERAL INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS Great Waltham Parish Council ("Council") is seeking quotes from suitably qualified contractors to provide and install play equipment The playing field is an established leisure facility which is well used by members of the public. The field includes a fenced play area for children, containing various items of play equipment. However, many of the items are constructed of wood and now require additional maintenance because of their deteriorating condition. The Council has resolved to replace those existing items which will soon need to be decommissioned for safety reasons, and will look to instal replacements made of metal rather than wood to both extend their working lives and reduce future routine maintenance costs.The Council invites qualified contractors ("Bidders") with proven and demonstrable experience in the delivery of similar projects to tender for the provision of new modern play equipment suitable for children up to at least the age of 12 in the play area, including utilisation of the existing mound feature, seating for supervising adults and all-weather pathways between items of equipment to facilitate all year-round use. A small number of existing items made of metal (see Section B - Specification) may be retained and should be incorporated into the new overall design. Bidders should focus on play values, inclusivity, sustainability and value-for-money, taking account of the Council's detailed specifications which have been based on user consultations. The Council anticipates the play area to be completely closed while the works are being completed and the Bidder is expected to be responsible for security of the works within and the boundary of the site during this time. In addition, because of the proximity of the site to neighbouring residential properties work should be restricted to daylight hours between 7.00 am and 7.00 pm and follow these additional limitations: * Monday to Friday, 7.00 am to 8.00 am - Light work only, and no excessively noisy work. * Monday to Friday, 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm - Light work only, and no excessively noisy work. * Saturdays, 8.00 am to 1.00 pm - All types of work permitted. * Saturdays, 7.00 am to 8.00 am & 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm - No work that can be heard beyond the site's boundary. * Sundays and Bank Holidays - No work that can be heard beyond the site's boundary. Work outside of these hours will only be permitted with prior permission from the Council. A.3 CONFIDENTIALITY A.3.1 The Bidder must treat bid documentation as private and confidential. A.3.2 The Bidder must not disclose to third parties: * details of the proposed Contract; * their bid in whole or in part prior to the award of the Contract by the Council; * receipt of notification that their bid has not been accepted as

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18789ec1-f492-4838-a21f-d0a4eb482a5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | GREAT WALTHAM PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREAT WALTHAM, CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM3 1DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Broomfield and The Walthams |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAGS-SMP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment
- 37535291 - Wall climbing equipment
- 37535292 - Rope climbing equipment

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 18:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18789ec1-f492-4838-a21f-d0a4eb482a5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18789ec1-f492-4838-a21f-d0a4eb482a5a
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/680b74ce-98ca-43ec-9350-5bd957b3a89b
  Attached is the full description and requirements for the Parish Councils opportunity.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5870457f-f56a-4fed-bdc6-67b6f59ec36d
  Clarification Questions raised via e-mail on Mon 06/01/2025 14:16

## Notice URLs

- https://e-voice.org.uk/greatwalthamparish/

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