--- title: "Framework for Design and/or Supply and/or Installation of Play Space Refurbishments" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049656" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049656" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049656.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049656.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-29" --- # Framework for Design and/or Supply and/or Installation of Play Space Refurbishments Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049656 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049656) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049656.json) ## Summary The Durham County Council has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement focused on the design, supply, and installation of play space refurbishments within and around the County of Durham. This procurement falls under the construction work category (CPV code: 45000000) and is classified as works. The tender is currently in the active stage with the procurement method defined as a restricted procedure. Interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically by 26th September 2024. The framework aims to appoint five primary contractors and two reserve contractors based on a weighted evaluation of technical questions, social value (TOMS), and price. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, playground equipment, and related services to secure a spot on a significant regional framework. Companies that can deliver comprehensive solutions for play space refurbishments, particularly those with a focus on social value, are best suited to compete. The framework includes a first call-off contract for the Sedgefield Play Areas project, providing an immediate business growth prospect for the top-ranked bidder. The potential for additional projects funded by grants or other bodies further enhances the opportunities for participating firms. ## Notice This Framework Agreement is for Design and/or Supply and/or Installation of Play Space Refurbishments and associated works across locations within and around the County of Durham. The council anticipates appointing five contractors and two reserve contractors onto the framework. For the main five number of bidding organisations including the two reserve bidding organisations who have a place on the framework. The final weighted score obtained by each bidding organisations submission for Technical Questions including Social Value (TOMS) and price will be added to achieve the bidder's overall final evaluation score. Bidding organisations will be ranked in respect of their evaluation score from highest to lowest. The five bidding organisations with the highest final evaluation score will be awarded a place on the framework, with the two reserves following. Any call off from this framework could be funded from grants or other funding bodies, and the council reserves the right to award any procurement exercise or modify any procurement exercise dependent upon the grant funding source. Social value (TOMS) applies to this framework It is to be noted that the project for Sedgefield Play Areas will be the first call off contract and will be awarded to the first placed bidding organisation with the highest final evaluation score. It is to be noted that social value applies to this project independently. The Council gives no undertaking as to the level of, or any, spend via this Framework Agreement. This framework will include a 1% rebate. This Rebate will be identified when it is used for any Call off within the documentation issued to successful contractors on the framework. The documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and within the supplier area, search for DN740757. These can not be obtained any other way. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Framework Agreement is for Design and/or Supply and/or Installation of Play Space Refurbishments and associated works across locations within and around the County of Durham. The council anticipates appointing five contractors and two reserve contractors onto the framework. For the main five number of bidding organisations including the two reserve bidding organisations who have a place on the framework. The final weighted score obtained by each bidding organisations submission for Technical Questions including Social Value (TOMS) and price will be added to achieve the bidder's overall final evaluation score. Bidding organisations will be ranked in respect of their evaluation score from highest to lowest. The five bidding organisations with the highest final evaluation score will be awarded a place on the framework, with the two reserves following. Additional information: The documents must be downloaded from www.nepo.org and within the supplier area, search for DN740757. These can not be obtained any other way. Renewal: The proposed framework is to be let with an option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months from the actual end date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027575-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 37535200 - Playground equipment - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 29 Aug 2024 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027575-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.durham.gov.uk - http://www.nepo.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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