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title: "Cambridge City Council - Play Area Installation"
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# Cambridge City Council - Play Area Installation

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5774e1e-460d-4d56-a968-eff27e227e7e

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council is seeking contractors for the "Play Area Installation" project aimed at improving playgrounds in the South and East of Cambridge, specifically at Alexandra Gardens and St Matthews Piece. This tender, classified under "works" in the CPV category of park and playground equipment, has a total contract value of £70,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 3rd July 2019, with the contract set to commence on 19th July 2019 and run until 14th January 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in playground equipment and installation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality play solutions. Companies with expertise in creating engaging play areas for different age groups and the ability to meet specific design criteria will find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities, as the local council is focused on enhancing community play value and safety.

## Notice

The Employer wishes to enter into a contract for the installation of four new and improved playgrounds at different locations within the South and East of Cambridge * Alexandra Gardens * St Matthews Piece The 2016-2021 Play Investment Strategy has provided Cambridge City Council with a comprehensive review of all the play area provisions within the City of Cambridge, as a result of which, a number were identified as giving poor to very poor play value. Two specific play areas have been identified in this tranche of works that require full re-design and replacement. One is in the North of the City at Alexandra Gardens and one is in the East at, St Matthews piece It has been agreed that these need to be focused around specific age ranges and criteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d19f9fb-4b7f-4375-88cc-362e5ee5ff38 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2019 - 14 Jan 2020 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2019 at 08:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d19f9fb-4b7f-4375-88cc-362e5ee5ff38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d19f9fb-4b7f-4375-88cc-362e5ee5ff38
  5th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=94bf1c40-6987-e911-80f7-005056b64545
  Advert

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