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title: "Mill Marsh Play Area Redevelopment"
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# Mill Marsh Play Area Redevelopment

Buyer: BOVEY TRACEY TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8c67336-13f4-4123-b886-bf6b0550d31f

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## Summary

The Bovey Tracey Town Council has initiated a tender process for the redevelopment of Mill Marsh Play Area in Bovey Tracey, Devon. The procurement stage is at the Planning phase. The contract, with a value of £210,000, falls under the Recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. Key dates for this tender include the deadline for the return of pre-qualification documents by 02/05/23 and the Contract start date scheduled for 11/09/23. The procurement method being used is a Competitive procedure with negotiation, and the Council is looking for suppliers to engage in a design and build refurbishment project.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the construction and recreational equipment industries to compete for a lucrative contract for the design and build refurbishment of the Mill Marsh Play Area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in recreation installations may find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The Council aims for a fair and transparent selection process, ensuring they can meet the stakeholders' needs effectively. Interested parties should monitor key dates closely to participate in this competitive opportunity.

## Notice

Instructions to tenderers Bovey Tracey Town Council wishes to receive tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for a design and build refurbishment of Mill Marsh Play area in Bovey Tracey Devon. Interested parties should note that this is a fixed price fixed term contract to be executed in accordance with the attached specifications and documentation. Those wishing to be considered for this work must first complete the Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). The Council will then select the longlist of parties it wishes to invite for tender based on the results of the PQQ. (Those who have previously completed and submitted an Expression of Interest form will be invited to complete a PQQ through direct contact from the Council, or may do so via this notice) On being invited to tender, suppliers should present their initial proposals, within the cost allowance of PS210,000, to the Council. The Council will then assess these proposals, employing the process and criteria published with this notice. This will be followed by a period of clarification and feedback. A shortlist will then be selected. This will include those tenderers who have demonstrated that they understand and can deliver the Council's requirements. The Council will then invite those shortlisted tenderers to submit their final proposals. The final selection will be made from these submissions. The following dates are currently planned for this process; Deadline for return of pre-qualification documents 02/05/23 Financial evaluation of pre-qualification documents 02 -09/05/23 Technical evaluation of pre-qualification documents 02 -09/05/23 References taken up on prospective tenderers 02 -09/05/23 Selection of long list of tenderers for next stage 09/05/23 Invitations to tender (ITT)sent out to longlist companies 09/05/23 Tenderers to visit site 15-19/05/23 Visits to inspect tenderers work on other contracts 15-19/05/23 Deadline for return of ITT proposals 12/06/23 Evaluation of ITT proposals (including identifying areas for clarification) 13-16/06/23 Clarification period, meeting(s) with each bidder 19-22/06/23 Modification of Tender documents (if required) and selection of shortlist 23/06/23 Issue Final Tender documents to shortlisted companies 26/06/23 Deadline for return of final tenders 07/07/23 Evaluation of Final Tenders (including clarification) and selection of successful tenderer, 07 -10/07/23 Tenderers notified of outcome - letter of intent 10/07/23 Due diligence undertaken on successful tenderer 10/07/23 - 01/08/23 Contract award 01/08/23 Contract start date 11/09/23 This process is designed to be fair and transparent and to ensure that the Council is able to deliver against its own requirements as influenced by the key stakeholders. If any potential tenderer wishes to comment on the process, insofar as it may affect fair and equable treatment, they should inform the Council of their intention to do so within one week of the posting of this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02d1838-3b1c-4d22-9c89-6df6c4288bf6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 28 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| 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 | BOVEY TRACEY TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOVEY TRACEY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ13 9AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Teignbridge |
| Electoral ward | Bovey |
| Westminster constituency | Central Devon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 08:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02d1838-3b1c-4d22-9c89-6df6c4288bf6
- 4 Apr 2023 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02d1838-3b1c-4d22-9c89-6df6c4288bf6
- 4 Apr 2023 at 11:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02d1838-3b1c-4d22-9c89-6df6c4288bf6
- 4 Apr 2023 at 10:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02d1838-3b1c-4d22-9c89-6df6c4288bf6
- 4 Apr 2023 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02d1838-3b1c-4d22-9c89-6df6c4288bf6
- 22 Feb 2023 at 10:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490e0351-bdad-4182-aa18-dd03f4692c1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02d1838-3b1c-4d22-9c89-6df6c4288bf6
  5th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490e0351-bdad-4182-aa18-dd03f4692c1f
  22nd February 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd6ed380-b97f-425c-aba3-41e8a5782656
  Template for those who would like to express an early interest in the project. Available in Word on request.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37a78e46-f086-4384-b12b-61d49afb8f0f
  For information only.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6784fed-dfa3-4d19-aa09-622b0ab3dd07
  To be developed during initial discussion phase.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0bf59e3-03a0-4973-bb09-cd72629de93f
  For information only.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06564892-429e-44f3-a5df-8ace998a9b4c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/198a915a-4346-4529-a8db-94bba75b6ff2
  Instructions to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83378dde-294e-4f26-911c-3006a72e70a2
  General Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49728e43-7234-49a8-a867-8c05a8c4398b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a2ef904-ee86-43b8-8b52-49ec713d0ed1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a874e960-06e0-4d08-b593-84222cc267ed
  Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bd49aae-8fd6-493b-8995-fb587991108e
  Working Arrangements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dabf118a-168c-4aa9-8609-4325af51ab88
  Pre-Qualification Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e02dd2f-b406-4ece-a11d-f8bea33e1690
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e29bde8-3a3d-46ab-8a8c-eb51ddc33d0e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c80223a-a271-4a99-aa41-b47c5f680bbb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1166c4a-e8ad-4f91-b202-2263b151f273
  Additional clarification added 05/04/2023 point 7 regarding return of PQQs

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