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title: "Framework for Hard and Soft Landscaping Works and the Initial 2 Lot 1 Mini Competitions for the Thompson Park Refurbishment Works & Downhill Bridleways Improvement Works"
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# Framework for Hard and Soft Landscaping Works and the Initial 2 Lot 1 Mini Competitions for the Thompson Park Refurbishment Works & Downhill Bridleways Improvement Works

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acdbfa9c-39ca-47f1-a33c-40bca6d98c6e

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the Framework for Hard and Soft Landscaping Works, which includes play equipment installation and safety surfacing. The contract is valued at £4,000,000 and involves multiple suppliers. The contract period runs from February 13, 2023, to February 12, 2027, with a procurement deadline of December 23, 2022. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of works in the construction industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, landscaping, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in hard and soft landscaping projects in the United Kingdom, particularly the Sunderland area, should consider bidding for the framework and mini competitions. The open procedure of this procurement allows for competitive participation and growth opportunities for eligible businesses.

## Notice

The Council are looking to establish a Framework for hard and soft landscaping requirements that includes the installation of play equipment and the associated safety surfacing. Lot 1: Hard and Soft Landscape Works Including Play Equipment Installation and Safety Surfacing Lot 2: The Installation of Safety Surfacing, Turfing and all Enabling Works As part of the process, the Council will also be undertaking the first two mini competitions against Lot 1 of the Framework for Lot 1.1 Thompson Play Park Refurbishment Works and; Lot 1.2 Downhill Bridleway Improvement Works. Bidders may bid for one or more lots on the Framework and bidding for one or both of the mini competitions is entirely at the discretion of the bidders, however only bidders who are successful in being placed on Lot 1 of the Framework and who submit a bid for one or both of the Mini Competitions, will have their Mini Competition documents evaluated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab79e6e-2bec-474b-a3a5-d58a20a58b65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2023 - 12 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BCE NORTHERN; BRAMBLEDOWN LANDSCAPE SERVICES; STREETSCAPE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2023 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab79e6e-2bec-474b-a3a5-d58a20a58b65
- 6 Dec 2022 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee5ec87-ad11-4434-99d3-c9645bc31c2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab79e6e-2bec-474b-a3a5-d58a20a58b65
  6th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aee5ec87-ad11-4434-99d3-c9645bc31c2a
  6th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=99b67769-7f75-ed11-811c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Advert Link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

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