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title: "Playground Equipment - NOT AWARDED specification requirements not met"
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# Playground Equipment - NOT AWARDED specification requirements not met

Buyer: FAWLEY PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a710e851-de1e-4116-9b69-d6e8673790b8

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## Summary

Fawley Parish Council is currently engaging in a tendering process for the provision of playground equipment at two locations: QEII Recreation Ground in Blackfield and Tristan Close in Calshot, aimed at upgrading existing facilities and introducing new equipment. The tender, identified as SP 01/20, has a budget of £14,000 and follows an open procurement method with submissions due by 20th February 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 4th May 2020 and conclude by 29th May 2020, with a focus on utilizing recycled materials and ensuring durability against coastal conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and recreational equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in eco-friendly products and playground installations. Companies that offer warranties on parts and labour, as well as complying with the design stipulations outlined by Fawley Parish Council, such as avoiding celebrity images and ensuring DDA compliance, will find themselves well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Small and medium enterprises, in particular, are encouraged to participate, as the council is keen to support local industry and sustainability initiatives.

## Notice

Fawley Parish Council (FPC) is seeking to upgrade some of its old playground equipment and provide some new equipment at two of their playgrounds; * QEII Recreation Ground, Thornbury Avenue, Blackfield * Tristan Close, Calshot The Council is keen where possible to use recycled materials as per the FPC Strategic Plan 2016/19. FPC is situated on the coast and therefore corrosion and durability is a key concern around its play equipment. We are keen to keep wooden equipment and component parts to a minimum. Any metal equipment should where possible be 'double dipped' galvanised frameworks with 100% recyclable component parts/panels. We will be seeking a lengthy warranty on parts and labour and where possible a lifetime warranty, either as part of any warranty offered and/or available to be purchased as an extended warranty. We are looking for a range of equipment that provides excellent access for interaction with children with a range of ages 2 - 12 yrs (we have provided a rough range, but this is not prescriptive if the ranges are not exactly as required) to occupy the following areas; * QEII Recreation Ground, Thornbury Avenue, Blackfield o Unit 1 - DDA compliant Roundabout (Safety Surface area 6m X 6m) o Unit 2 - Carousel Swing with cradle seats (min 3 seats) (Safety Surface 8m X 8m) o Unit 3 & 4 - Individual springers/spinners suitable for ages up to 5 * Tristan Close, Calshot o Unit 1 - Track ride/snake or similar, (6 yrs plus) (Safety Surface 10m X 4.5m) Please note no celebrity pictures or cartoon characters should be used in any of the submissions. FPC may withdraw applications which include such graphics. All tender submissions must include the expected time-frame to deliver the goods to the Council once ordered. It is the responsibility of the tenderer to demonstrate the specification will meet the needs of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6b5e63-2f9d-4095-a637-bc6d56a49028 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 29 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| 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 | FAWLEY PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO45 1GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | New Forest |
| Electoral ward | Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield |
| Westminster constituency | New Forest East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 09:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6b5e63-2f9d-4095-a637-bc6d56a49028
- 22 Jan 2020 at 12:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6b5e63-2f9d-4095-a637-bc6d56a49028

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e6b5e63-2f9d-4095-a637-bc6d56a49028
  23rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62a0d8d5-3753-4672-ab91-478266fb785f
  Invitation to Tender information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/983b3b07-d57d-40c2-9734-44e2a7937e3d
  Price Scoring Matrix

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