--- title: "Great Waltham Playground Refurbishment Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8016a2e-bd2c-4401-a914-133b81e86536" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8016a2e-bd2c-4401-a914-133b81e86536" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8016a2e-bd2c-4401-a914-133b81e86536.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8016a2e-bd2c-4401-a914-133b81e86536.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREAT WALTHAM PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-20" --- # Great Waltham Playground Refurbishment Project Buyer: GREAT WALTHAM PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8016a2e-bd2c-4401-a914-133b81e86536 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8016a2e-bd2c-4401-a914-133b81e86536) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8016a2e-bd2c-4401-a914-133b81e86536.json) ## Summary Great Waltham Parish Council is seeking qualified contractors for the "Great Waltham Playground Refurbishment Project." This tender, classified under playground equipment (CPV 37535200), involves providing and installing new metal play equipment for a children's play area in Great Waltham, Chelmsford (postcode CM3 1DF). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 31st January 2025 at 17:00. The contract is expected to start on 7th February 2025 and conclude by 30th May 2025. The council emphasises the inclusion of the existing mound feature, seating for supervising adults, and all-weather pathways to ensure year-round use. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with proven experience in similar playground refurbishment projects. The refurbishment aims to enhance the play value, inclusivity, and sustainability of the playground, presenting a valuable opportunity for contractors specialising in constructing durable and low-maintenance metal playground equipment. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprises) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the open procedure is above the threshold, promoting value-for-money and innovative solutions. ## 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/588d8acc-b5c4-4ba0-aa25-9e09c978b884 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## 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 Dec 2024 at 11:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588d8acc-b5c4-4ba0-aa25-9e09c978b884 - 19 Dec 2024 at 23:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588d8acc-b5c4-4ba0-aa25-9e09c978b884 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588d8acc-b5c4-4ba0-aa25-9e09c978b884 20th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3139c365-fdb2-4179-9bbe-afd03cfbcaf7 Attached is the full description and requirements for the Parish Councils opportunity. ## Notice URLs - https://e-voice.org.uk/greatwalthamparish/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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