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title: "Bois Moor Road Play Area, Chesham"
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# Bois Moor Road Play Area, Chesham

Buyer: CHESHAM TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbd88b02-fc22-40c1-9119-5956d9f65404

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## Summary

Chesham Town Council has awarded a contract for the redevelopment of the Bois Moor Road Play Area, located in Chesham, HP5 1SU. The procurement process for this playground refurbishment, classified under "Playground equipment" (CPV 37535200), has moved to the award stage as of 12th September 2024. The contract, valued at £44,678 GBP, has been awarded to Wicksteed, a large-scale supplier based in Kettering. This open procedure procurement aimed to gather detailed designs, obtain necessary permissions, and install new play equipment and surfacing, benches, bins, and associated landscaping. The project will run from 21st October 2024 to 13th December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in playground construction, particularly those experienced in durable and accessible play equipment suitable for children aged 4-11. Companies that can provide comprehensive services from design to installation and adhere to stringent quality and safety standards will find this contract particularly lucrative. There is also a preference for using locally-sourced materials where practicable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand a good chance to compete in this open procedure, especially those capable of offering innovative, inclusive, and sustainable play solutions aligned with community engagement principles like the Make Space for Girls campaign.

## Notice

Bois Moor Play Area is a small playground situated on Bois Moor Road and includes a fenced playpark. The playpark was damaged by a falling tree in 2022 and has largely remained closed since then. The new playground is to be built on the site of the existing park, and the grassed area behind. The work will consist of: * Detailed designs for the playground, including drawings and specifications; * Obtaining all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work; * Installing the new play equipment; * Installing new surfacing; * Installing benches and bins; * Associated landscaping Design requirements Play equipment must include: * Multiple swing set, including a bucket swing. * Climbing frame * Tall slide * 2 x benches * 1 x bin Play equipment must: * Be durable (including at least a 25 year warranty on steel and 15 year warranty on all timber and other materials) with parts easily maintained and replaced. Particular attention should be given to the structure and mechanism of any swings; * Be challenging for the target age range of 4-11 year olds; * Be as accessible and inclusive as possible enabling children of all abilities to play alongside each other, incorporating sensory elements and considering recommendations of the Make Space for Girls campaign; * Give consideration to the Council's immediate neighbours to ensure that noise from users is not excessive; * Take into account trees and tree roots around the site, so as to not endanger the health of existing trees. * Include suitable safety surfacing where required. * Maximise use of the site. Construction requirements * A site survey should be undertaken prior to work commencing to ensure the suitability of the ground and identify any services; * The current planting on the site, including trees, must not be disturbed by any work, without the prior permission of the Council; * A maximum equipment height of 4m must be observed. * All surplus materials must be removed from site; * Materials should be locally-sourced where practicable; * Exact details, materials, quantities and measurements will be agreed with the appointed contractor following production of detailed designs. An email or electronic transfer should be sent by the tenderer, submission deadline Friday 16th August 2024 at 23:59 to louise.hayday@chesham.gov.uk Hard copies should be in a sealed envelope and sent to: CEO & Town Clerk Chesham Town Council Chesham Town Hall Baines Walk Chesham Bucks, HP5 1DS Additional information: All tenders should complete both the pricing schedule and the tender response documents, and return with any plans or designs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329885ef-b97a-4636-9ab2-9c6bc9a404f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,678 |
| 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 | CHESHAM TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESHAM |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP5 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Chess Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Chesham and Amersham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WICKSTEED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329885ef-b97a-4636-9ab2-9c6bc9a404f1
- 16 Jul 2024 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b59a26-10f0-432c-b7f1-c30052a8d62c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329885ef-b97a-4636-9ab2-9c6bc9a404f1
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b59a26-10f0-432c-b7f1-c30052a8d62c
  16th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7a14f68-3794-41ae-a9f6-36030a9833e3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8261e56b-0ed6-405e-b360-ecd739f94c93
  Must be completed by all tenderers.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ed93ac5-ddca-48fe-a1cd-97928fdbeb89
  Pricing Schedule - Must be completed

## Notice URLs

- https://www.chesham.gov.uk

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