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title: "NNC RFQ for a new Water Play Installation in Sywell Country Park"
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# NNC RFQ for a new Water Play Installation in Sywell Country Park

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e125a441-e35c-44f3-af00-6942aa571c4f

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## Summary

The North Northamptonshire Council has issued a tender for a new Water Play Installation in Sywell Country Park, Northamptonshire. The project aims to enhance physical activity for children and families by creating an engaging play environment that reflects the park's waterworks and industrial heritage. The total budget for the supply and installation of water play features is £35,000. The tender deadline is 13th May 2024, with the contract period running from 24th May 2024 to 3rd October 2024. The procurement method is a direct single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in outdoor sports equipment, construction materials, and related services to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid for this contract. Businesses interested in providing designs incorporating log flumes, pulley systems, balance scales, and other play features are well-suited for this opportunity. The North Northamptonshire Council is seeking imaginative and visually attractive proposals that cater to families with children aged 3 to 12 years, aligning with the park's waterworks heritage.

## Notice

We are inviting quotations up to a maximum budget of PS35,000 for the supply and installation of new water play features in the Filter Bed play area at Sywell Country Park in Northamptonshire. The project's aim is to increase physical activity in children and families by encouraging them to move and interact together in play environment that strongly reflects the waterworks and industrial heritage of the park. We want the water play features to be eye catching, Show less description unique, visually attractive and to reflect the historical industrial heritage. Your offer should provide good imaginative and active play value to help us create a play area where families with children (indicative ages 3 to 12 years) can explore the waterworks heritage through play. We are interested in designs that include log flumes, pulley systems, balance scales, pump boxes, water flow, pumping, damming and the diversion of water flow etc. Please note we are planning to hold a contractor's question session at the park between 9.30am - 4pm on Friday 12th April 2024. Please re-book your appointment by emailing geoff.simons@northnorthants.gov.uk. We strongly urge you to attend as it will provide all bidders with a chance to view the site and talk to us about what we are looking to achieve from this project. Should you wish to take part in the selection process please complete the attached RFQ and pricing schedule and return via email to rebecca.jenkins@northnorthants.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd7ef0f-0bbc-4f95-a293-0c9d804be867 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 May 2024 - 3 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN6 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Earls Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Daventry |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
- 37480000 - Machinery or apparatus for leisure equipment
- 44110000 - Construction materials
- 44140000 - Products related to construction materials
- 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items
- 44190000 - Miscellaneous construction materials
- 44450000 - Mild steel
- 44520000 - Locks, keys and hinges
- 44540000 - Chain
- 44550000 - Springs
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services
- 92600000 - Sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 08:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd7ef0f-0bbc-4f95-a293-0c9d804be867
- 25 Mar 2024 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd7ef0f-0bbc-4f95-a293-0c9d804be867

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bd7ef0f-0bbc-4f95-a293-0c9d804be867
  24th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8697022-8f18-420e-bd61-abcb881fdc99
  Request for Quotation document relating to a new water play installation in Sywell Country Park, Northamptonshire.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a4cea9b-6dc3-479c-a238-b844ffea9db5
  Appendix 1 Draft Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b63572b-c386-4e86-9c58-7ceeabd7e775
  Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/sywell-country-park

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