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title: "Annual Independent Outdoor play and Fitness Playgrounds including their perimeters"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594591"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2019-10-15"
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# Annual Independent Outdoor play and Fitness Playgrounds including their perimeters

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594591

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has conducted a public procurement process for the title "Annual Independent Outdoor play and Fitness Playgrounds including their perimeters." This tender falls under the services industry category and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender process has reached the Award stage following the contract's signing on 25 September 2019, with a total contract value of £90,000. Notably, the contract covers annual inspections compliant with BS EN 1176 and related standards.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for companies specialising in playground safety inspections and maintenance, particularly those accredited by recognised bodies such as the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) or the Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII). Businesses well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on public service contracts and those with expertise in safety standards within the outdoor play sector. This contract not only facilitates ongoing work but may extend to related inspections and consultations, presenting a chance for long-term partnerships with the City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

To carry out annual inspection of outdoor playgrounds in accordance with BS EN 1176 and British and EU standards to an agreed schedule of visits to cover all scheduled sites. Inspection will be carried out by competent persons who have suitable training, experience and qualifications, in strict accordance, at least, with the manufacturer's instructions. Inspection will be carried out by competent persons who have suitable training, experience and qualifications such as through The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) or Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) or equivalent, in strict accordance with Law and Guidance and manufacturer's instructions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To carry out annual inspection of outdoor playgrounds in accordance with BS EN 1176 and British and EU standards to an agreed schedule of visits to cover all scheduled sites. Inspection will be carried out by competent persons who have suitable training, experience and qualifications, in strict accordance, at least, with the manufacturer's instructions. Inspection will be carried out by competent persons who have suitable training, experience and qualifications such as through The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) or Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) or equivalent, in strict accordance with Law and Guidance and manufacturer's instructions. The contract is expected to be for annual inspections but might also cover a range of additional inspections which may include, but are not limited to, pre-installation inspection, post-installation inspection, play value inspection, accident inspection, inclusive play inspection or requests for additional reports and risk assessment, for example, asset management, condition or accident reports. The inspector will be required to report on items of height such as swing bushes, cableways, trim lines etc.

Renewal: The contract will commence on 23 September 2019 for a period of one year with the option to extend for up to two further 12 months, undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369110 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROSPA - PLAYSAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369110
- 15 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363310

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=5
  15th August 2019 - Annual Inspection Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=6
  15th August 2019 - North East Sites
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=7
  15th August 2019 - North West sites
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=8
  15th August 2019 - South East sites
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=9
  15th August 2019 - South West Sites
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=10
  15th August 2019 - Play Parks Asset List
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=1
  15th August 2019 - Instruction to Tender Annual Inspections 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=2
  15th August 2019 - Tenderers Submission Annual Inspection 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=3
  15th August 2019 - Pricing Schedule Annual Inspection 2019
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363310&idx=4
  15th August 2019 - Terms and Conditions Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363310
  Annual Independent Outdoor play and Fitness Playgrounds including their perimeters - To carry out annual inspection of outdoor playgrounds in accordance with BS EN 1176 and British and EU standards to an agreed schedule of visits to cover all scheduled sites. Inspection will be carried out by competent persons who have suitable training, experience and qualifications, in strict accordance, at least, with the manufacturer's instructions. Inspection will be carried out by competent persons who have suitable training, experience and qualifications such as through The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) or Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) or equivalent, in strict accordance with Law and Guidance and manufacturer's instructions.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369110
  Annual Independent Outdoor play and Fitness Playgrounds including their perimeters - To carry out annual inspection of outdoor playgrounds in accordance with BS EN 1176 and British and EU standards to an agreed schedule of visits to cover all scheduled sites. Inspection will be carried out by competent persons who have suitable training, experience and qualifications, in strict accordance, at least, with the manufacturer's instructions. Inspection will be carried out by competent persons who have suitable training, experience and qualifications such as through The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) or Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) or equivalent, in strict accordance with Law and Guidance and manufacturer's instructions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594591

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