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title: "Design, Supply and Installation of Play Area Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056129"
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buyer: "GREAT MASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL"
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# Design, Supply and Installation of Play Area Equipment

Buyer: GREAT MASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056129

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Design, Supply and Installation of Play Area Equipment" is managed by the Great Massingham Parish Council, a local authority in Norfolk, United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the CPV code "45212140" for Recreation installation, involves expanding and upgrading a village playground in Great Massingham, Norfolk. The procurement category is "works," and it follows an open procurement method. The process reached the award stage with the contract recently signed on 28th July 2025, having been valued at £210,000. The entire project is split into two phases, allowing suppliers to bid for either or both parts, focusing on expanding existing facilities and incorporating inclusive and sensory features. Key dates for the tender phase concluded with the submission deadline on 28th July 2025, and bid openings occurred promptly after, on 29th July 2025.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in playground equipment, recreation installation, and inclusive public space enhancements. The project encourages collaboration in design, providing a platform for showcasing expertise in innovative play solutions. It is particularly well-suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record of working on similar projects, especially those that can demonstrate creativity, sustainability, and the ability to deliver value for money. The focus on sustainable materials and inclusive play equipment aligns with broader social value objectives, which can resonate with businesses seeking to enhance their community engagement and corporate social responsibility profiles.

## Notice

Great Massingham Parish Council invites tenders from experienced and suitably qualified suppliers for the design, supply and installation of play equipment and supporting features at the village playground behind the Village Hall, Station Road, Great Massingham, Norfolk. This contract is split into two phases. Suppliers may bid for one or both phases. Detailed technical drawings are not required at this stage, but suppliers should provide clear written descriptions, indicative pricing, and an outline of their proposed approach. A collaborative design process with the Council and Working Group will follow selection.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Project Scope Phase 1 - Approx. PS70,000 - Expansion of Under-5s play area, including: - Wet pour rubber surfacing - More challenging play features - Bird-deterrent measures (e.g. covered play sections) - Removal of outdoor gym; installation of inclusive seating - Construction of timber round/hexagonal outdoor classroom (accessible, partially enclosed, with seating) - Safety upgrades to retained equipment (e.g. chain replacement, surface repairs), reuse of existing fencing - Tree planting and minor landscaping (e.g. hornbeam, birch, field maple) - Optional: Cradle zip wire for toddlers Phase 2 - Approx. PS140,000 - Removal of zip wire, mound slide and old swing set - Installation of large tower/multiplay structure with zoned equipment for varied age groups, connected to existing mound - New zip wire installation at rear of site - Sensory/quiet zone using adjacent flower meadow - Fully inclusive surfacing, accessible paths and improved entry points - Wayfinding signage, bins, and other inclusive features *Note: Phase elements may shift depending on design outcomes.*

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045176-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREAT MASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | FAKENHAM |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR21 9PW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Bircham with Rudhams |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATING ADVENTUROUS PLACES (CAP.CO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45212140 - Recreation installation

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045176-2025
- 17 Jul 2025 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040913-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.greatmassingham-pc.info/

## Provenance

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