--- title: "Tender Opportunity - North Seaton Colliery Play Area" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f20a445e-4466-4040-9c50-333c627756ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f20a445e-4466-4040-9c50-333c627756ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f20a445e-4466-4040-9c50-333c627756ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f20a445e-4466-4040-9c50-333c627756ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-10" --- # Tender Opportunity - North Seaton Colliery Play Area Buyer: ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f20a445e-4466-4040-9c50-333c627756ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f20a445e-4466-4040-9c50-333c627756ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f20a445e-4466-4040-9c50-333c627756ca.json) ## Summary Ashington Town Council is inviting tenders for the planning, consultation, design, and installation of a new play area at North Seaton Colliery located in Ashington, Northumberland (postal code NE63 0XQ). This procurement process falls under the industry category of playground equipment and landscaping work for recreational areas. The project aims to create an accessible and sustainable play space for children of all abilities, with an emphasis on community engagement. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with key deadlines including a tender submission deadline on 16th May 2025 and an expected project start date of 11th June 2025. The overall budget for the project is estimated to be between £50,000 and £60,000, with the final amount being determined based on the funding secured upon completion of the design and cost estimation phase. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in play area development, community engagement, and sustainable design. The project is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the emphasis on scalable design options and budget adaptability. The selection process will prioritise suppliers that demonstrate capability, relevant experience, and an innovative approach to community involvement and sustainable design principles. This represents a notable chance for businesses to contribute to enhancing the local environment while gaining visibility and experience in public sector projects. ## Notice 1. Introduction Ashington Town Council invites qualified and experienced play area developers to tender for the planning, consultation, design, and installation of a new play area at North Seaton Colliery. This tender forms part of our selection process to identify a supplier, with detailed designs and final costs to be developed following a community consultation process. 2. Project Overview The Council seeks to develop a new play area at North Seaton Colliery, Links View, Ashington that delivers: An accessible play space for children of all abilities. Sustainable design and materials. Equipment that encourages imaginative and physical play. A space that reflects the needs and desires of the local community. A facility that enhances the local environment. 3. Approach The Council will shortlist suppliers, following submissions. Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to a presentation. Selection of Supplier: Based on capability, experience, approach to community engagement, and sustainable design principles. Development Phase: Following selection, the appointed supplier will lead community engagement and develop detailed designs and costings. 4. Budget Considerations It is important to note that: The total budget for this project is not yet finalised, but is expected to be in the region of PS50,000 - PS60,000. Funding will comprise a combination of external funding and capital funds set aside by the Council. The budget flexibility allows designs to be scaled according to funding secured. Value for money will be a consideration in the final design approval. 4.1 Clarification of Funding Timeline While the total budget is yet to be finalised, the Council expects to firm up funding upon completion of the design and cost estimation phase. Tenderers should be prepared to propose scalable options that can be adapted based on available funding. 5. Procurement Process This tender is being conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As the contract value exceeds PS25,000 but falls below the current procurement threshold, this opportunity will be advertised on Contracts Finder. 6. Contact Information For enquiries and submissions: Sarah Eden - Executive Officer/RFO Ashington Town Council Town Hall, 65 Station Road Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RU Direct Dial Deskphone: (01670) 338775 Mobile: 07931538785 E-mail: sarah.eden@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk 7. Notes This tender is part of a two-stage process to select a supplier. Detailed designs and final costs will be agreed upon appointment. Our Financial Regulations are available on the website and on request. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77f6981-7c78-46ce-9a28-0d6d61d655df | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jun 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | ASHINGTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | ASHINGTON | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE63 8RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Ashington Central | | Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas - 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds ## Release History - 10 Apr 2025 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77f6981-7c78-46ce-9a28-0d6d61d655df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77f6981-7c78-46ce-9a28-0d6d61d655df 10th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e997f744-7297-4bb4-9a05-7bd1b0992fe0 Map and location - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5849731-e2df-4470-baea-3dd2d10beff4 - https://www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk/news/news.php?s=2025-04-10-tender-opportunity-north-seaton-colliery-play-area ## Notice URLs - http://www.ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f20a445e-4466-4040-9c50-333c627756ca. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f20a445e-4466-4040-9c50-333c627756ca.json.