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title: "Refurbishment of Smiths Lane Play Area"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc63da57-082b-4d5d-8399-345b14adc52e"
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buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-02-15"
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# Refurbishment of Smiths Lane Play Area

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc63da57-082b-4d5d-8399-345b14adc52e

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## Summary

The Wigan Council has initiated a tender process for the refurbishment of Smiths Lane Play Area. The procurement involves the supply and installation of playground equipment and associated safety surfacing. The contract value is £70,000 in GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender closing on February 17, 2023, at 17:00 UTC. The contract period is scheduled to start on March 1, 2023, and end on July 31, 2023, within the United Kingdom.

This tender for the playground equipment refurbishment project presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in park and playground equipment, landscaping work for playgrounds, and flatwork for children's play areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. Businesses that focus on works related to playgrounds and children's play areas are well-suited to compete for this contract, providing valuable services to enhance community recreational spaces.

## Notice

Supply and install playground equipment and associated safety surfacing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737a1cb1-17ef-480b-8439-076de57cec7c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737a1cb1-17ef-480b-8439-076de57cec7c
- 23 Dec 2022 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fab3e24-1119-42cb-a655-6efdc36d0141

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737a1cb1-17ef-480b-8439-076de57cec7c
  15th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fab3e24-1119-42cb-a655-6efdc36d0141
  23rd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=018b97fa-9582-ed11-811c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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