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title: "Supply and Delivery of Safety Surfaces"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542279"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
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# Supply and Delivery of Safety Surfaces

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542279

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is currently seeking bids for the 'Supply and Delivery of Safety Surfaces' for play areas and games courts, with the tender allocated into two lots: Sand Filled Carpet and In-Situ Wet Pour Rubber. This procurement process falls under the goods category and the total estimated value is £210,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and tender submissions must be submitted electronically by 25th June 2018. The project is located in Glasgow, within the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and installation of safety surfaces in recreational environments. Companies with capabilities in rubber surfaces, synthetic grass, or playground safety materials will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, firms experienced in local authority contracts and those meeting the rigorous financial and technical requirements specified will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Glasgow City Council invites Tender bids for the Supply and Delivery of Safety Surfaces for Play Areas and Games Courts. The tender has been allocated into 2 separate lots and they are as follows: Lot 1 - Sand Filled Carpet Lot 2 - In-Situ Wet Pour Rubber

### Lot Information

Sand Filled Carpet

Lot 1 - Sand Filled Carpet Upper Wearing Layer The upper carpet layer specification is applicable to the two installation scenarios 1. New installations / Refurbishments. For carpet refurbishments the existing shock pad shall be retained where possible. Supplier's representative shall check and certify CFH of any alternative shock pad type proposed. 2. Minor Repairs. For the sand filled synthetic carpet product supply of sand is not part of this tender however the system proposed must have been designed and tested with correctly specified sand incorporated into the synthetic grass surface. The supplier must detail the weight of sand (in kg) required per m2. Upper Wearing Layer Material Fibre type: 110(75%) /18(25%) Denier UVF multi directional fibre polypropylene(or polypropylene equivalent), manufactured for use with sand infill Pile Height: 11-15mm +- 10% Total Thickness: 15-19mm +- 10% Pile Weight: 1200g/m2 +- 10% Total Weight: 1400g/m2 +- 10% Backing Min: 4mm - needle punched SBR resin impregnated synthetic rubber or equivalent Sub Surface Shock Pad Layer This can be more than one layer but shall be only one type of material for any fall height. Dimensions Carpet sizes to be available in either 2m or 4m widths pre-cut to lengths appropriate for the intended site installation. Colours The following minimum palette of colours must be available - Red, Blue, Yellow, Brown and Green. Sub Surface Shock Pad Layer This can be more than one layer but shall be only one type of material for any fall height and should comply with below. A - New Installations & Refurbishments - Handling - weight and size of individual units to be easily managed by one person. - Re-cycled content - While being desirable it should not reduce the longevity of the system. - Future re-use - The material/tile used should be capable of re-use if a play area is refurbished or removed. B - Minor Repairs Where less than an edge to edge replacement / repair is to be carried out suppliers representative will advise on site build up required to match the original CFH and any further works, excavation or infill, required. Advice may be by email or by site visit if requested by GCC. Supplier will certify that CFH to match or exceed the original has been achieved. Recycled Materials If recycled materials are proposed for any part of the system then the source of the material must be detailed.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: May take up option of 1 x 12 month extension.

In-situ Wet Pour Rubber

Lot 2 In-Situ Wet Pour Rubber Upper Wearing Layer Shall be 1-4mm +- 10% EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) granules either black or coloured as requested and composed of either new or recycled materials. Coloured granules must be fully pigmented i.e. not coated black granules. Clear polyurethane resin (PU) binder will be supplied to mix with EPDM granules. If recycled materials are proposed then the source of the material must be detailed. (Note that BS EN 1177 ignition resistance test results are required.) Sub Surface Shock Pad Layer Shall be 2-6mm +- 10% SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) granules coloured as available. Clear polyurethane resin (PU) binder will be supplied to mix with SBR base granules. Granules can be new or recycled.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: May take up option of 1 x 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319941 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notice to be published is early 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000 |
| 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 | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45233250 - Surfacing work except for roads

## Release History

- 22 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319941

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319941
  Supply and Delivery of Safety Surfaces - Glasgow City Council invites Tender bids for the Supply and Delivery of Safety Surfaces for Play Areas and Games Courts. The tender has been allocated into 2 separate lots and they are as follows: Lot 1 - Sand Filled Carpet Lot 2 - In-Situ Wet Pour Rubber

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542279
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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