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title: "Alum Chine Playground Refurbishment"
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# Alum Chine Playground Refurbishment

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d41091c3-7e98-4d2a-9f08-6a12b1c9a573

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Bournemouth Borough Council, which is seeking a supplier for the refurbishment of the Alum Chine Playground, a construction project valued at £150,000. The tender was published on 17th January 2017 and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 3rd March 2017 and expected to conclude by 26th May 2017. The submissions for this open tender must be completed by 17th February 2017, making timely participation essential for interested suppliers. This project falls under the construction industry category, specifically focusing on playground development in the South West of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and landscape businesses, particularly those specialising in playground installations and refurbishments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in demolition, site clearance, and bespoke playground features would be well-suited to bid on this project. The successful supplier will have the chance to showcase their capabilities while contributing to the enhancement of a community space, potentially leading to further engagement with local authorities on similar future works.

## Notice

Instructions to Suppliers: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council on 01202 451417 or procurement @bournemouth.gov.uk The Council is looking for a supplier for the refurbishment of Alum Chine Playground. The project involves demolition and clearance of the existing play area and construction of a new playground including various play features and elements. The works include: * Removing play equipment, fencing and furniture, both for disposal and re-use off-site; * Excavations for footings for new play equipment and items; * Reducing soil levels in localised area; * Trenching for water supply from adjacent toilet block; * Installing gabions; * Construction of features using reclaimed Greenheart and Ekki hardwoods supplied via Bournemouth Borough Council (terraces, planters and benches); * Installation of large 'fallen play tree' (requiring crane) and large log sections; * Other timber work including new fencing and refurbishment of existing fences, boardwalk and seat. * Installing various play features both off the peg and bespoke; * Topsoiling; * Laying small areas of macadam surface course and self-binding gravel; * Installing / laying Impact Absorbing Surfaces (IAS) including bark, sand and sand carpet; and * Overseeing / co-ordinating the installation of the bespoke play ship. It is anticipated that the scheme is to complete by end of May in time for the Bank Holiday. The closing date for submission is the 17th February at 14:00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42c8107-462a-45bd-bf63-45323ed9d531 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2017 - 26 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,005 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCANDOR LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42c8107-462a-45bd-bf63-45323ed9d531
- 17 Jan 2017 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76cb4db2-29c1-4ac2-ae22-6eb53ba80c9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42c8107-462a-45bd-bf63-45323ed9d531
  3rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76cb4db2-29c1-4ac2-ae22-6eb53ba80c9b
  17th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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