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title: "THE REFURBISHEMNT OF THREE PIECES OF PLAY EQUIPMENT AND THE DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT, SAFETY SURFACING AND SEATING. TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF THE REMAINING OLD EQUIPMENT AND SURFACING"
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# THE REFURBISHEMNT OF THREE PIECES OF PLAY EQUIPMENT AND THE DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT, SAFETY SURFACING AND SEATING. TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF THE REMAINING OLD EQUIPMENT AND SURFACING

Buyer: HACKLETON PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2e79df9-eff1-4ec6-b956-21829f74a4ed

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## Summary

The Hackleton Parish Council has issued a tender for the refurbishment of three pieces of play equipment and the design, supply, and installation of new play equipment, safety surfacing, and seating at Hackleton Recreation Ground, Northampton. The total project budget is approximately £100,000 ex VAT. The deadline for submitting tenders is 12 noon on 10th March 2023. The procurement stage is currently active. The tender involves playground equipment and is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment and design to compete for a project that aims to create a fully inclusive play area for children aged from toddler to young-teen in a rural setting. Prospective companies need to ensure compliance with British and European standards, DDA regulations, and demonstrate the inclusive play value of their design. Hackleton Parish Council emphasises due diligence checks on the awarded provider and reserves the right to clarify quotations or end the process without liability. Businesses are advised to avoid contacting councillors or staff to endorse their tenders.

## Notice

Applications are invited to tender for THE REFURBISHMENT OF A ROCKING HORSE, ROUNDABOUT AND SLIDE. THE REMOVAL OF THE REMAINING PLAY EQUIPMENT, ALL SAFETY SURFACING AND ONE BENCH.THE DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT, NEW SAFETY SURFACING AND SEATING. ONE EXISTING BENCH TO BE RETAINED. The new facility will be located where the existing play facility currently stands on Hackleton Recreation Ground, Main Road, Hackleton, Northampton, NN7 2AB. Monies for this project are available from CIL FUNDS and total circa PS100,000 ex VAT. The existing rocking horse, roundabout and slide are to be fully refurbished and included in the design of the new play area. The successful contractor will supply and install new play equipment and safety surfacing suitable for children aged from toddler to young-teen. The design of the play area must include equipment which complies with the full identified age range. You are required to show how your chosen play equipment accommodates this age range. The playground equipment should fit in with the rural aspect of the village. The playground equipment should include the following criteria/activities: Swinging, Climbing, Sliding, Spinning, Balancing and include a Zip Line The play area layout should be designed such that the equipment intended for younger children is grouped separately and together, and not within or amongst the equipment intended for older users. This area for younger users should also include seating for parents/minders. We do have one bench and one litter bin which is to be retained within the new design The successful contractor will need to show the inclusive play value of their design. A fully inclusive playground promotes the social model of disability where barriers to play are designed out. It enables self-esteem and builds confidence as well as encouraging independence All equipment, surfacing and fencing shall be manufactured, tested, installed and conform to the relevant British and European Standards The play equipment must also comply with the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act). Tenders are to be submitted in writing in a sealed, marked envelope, addressed to Mrs Alison Benson, Hackleton Parish Clerk, C/o Rookery Lodge, Preston Deanery, Northampton, NN7 2DY. Written tenders are to be received by 12 noon on the 10th March 2023 Prospective companies and businesses are prohibited from contacting councillors or staff to encourage or support their tender. For further details please email: clerk@hackletonparishcouncil.gov.uk Tenders received via email will not be considered. The Parish Council reserves the right to: Carry out due diligence checks on the awarded provider. Abandon the procurement process at any stage without any liability to the Parish Council; and or require the Potential Provider to clarify its quotation in writing and if the Potential Provider fails to respond satisfactorily, this may result in the Potential Provider not being selected. Additional information: UPDATE 16th February 2023. The rocking horse and roundabout are to rubbed back to bare metal and re-painted. UPDATE: 9th February 2023. The Parish Council is looking for metal equipment not wooden equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4b63a8-a5a5-4a11-9516-6475979f26ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 21 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,156 |
| 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 | HACKLETON PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN7 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Hackleton and Grange Park |
| Westminster constituency | South Northamptonshire |
| 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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4b63a8-a5a5-4a11-9516-6475979f26ef
- 16 Feb 2023 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c343553-6757-4689-8621-179e326b6112
- 9 Feb 2023 at 12:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c343553-6757-4689-8621-179e326b6112
- 25 Jan 2023 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c343553-6757-4689-8621-179e326b6112
- 25 Jan 2023 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c343553-6757-4689-8621-179e326b6112

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4b63a8-a5a5-4a11-9516-6475979f26ef
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c343553-6757-4689-8621-179e326b6112
  16th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4898021-98a0-41e2-a6cf-53ca9802ca33

## Notice URLs

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

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