--- title: "PIN - Annual Play Equipment Inspection" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-29" --- # PIN - Annual Play Equipment Inspection Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888.json) ## Summary The Aberdeenshire Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement of services titled "PIN - Annual Play Equipment Inspection". The procurement falls under the industry category of "General public services". The location of the procurement is at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, UK. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for April 13, 2023. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be equipped to provide thorough play equipment inspection services in compliance with British and European standards. This tender for the annual play equipment inspection by the Aberdeenshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector. The inspection scope includes assessing various play parks and skate parks across different regions of Aberdeenshire. Businesses with expertise in non-dismantling mechanical inspection, risk assessment, and compliance with safety standards are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. The comprehensive inspection requirements call for meticulous attention to detail and adherence to statutory tests and standards. ## Notice Carry out the annual engineer's inspection and risk assessment in line with current British and European standard. Play equipment and whole site assessment shall be carried out, including inspection of crossbars, bearings etc at height. All inspectors to provide ladders or means of inspecting areas not accessible from ground level all of which must comply with the Working at Height Regulations 2005. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Carry out the annual engineer's inspection and risk assessment in line with current British and European standards, costs shall be exclusive of VAT. Play equipment and whole site assessment shall be carried out, including inspection of crossbars, bearings etc at height. All inspectors to provide ladders or means of inspecting areas not accessible from ground level all of which must comply with the Working at Height Regulations 2005. The following information is intended to give an indication only of the anticipated number of play areas to be inspected: Aberdeenshire Banff and Buchan - 46 play parks and 1 skate park in Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire Buchan - 53 play parks and 1 skate park in Peterhead Aberdeenshire Formartine - 61 play parks and 1 skate park in Tarves Aberdeenshire Garioch - 60 play parks and 3 skate parks in Inverurie, Kemnay and Insch Aberdeenshire Marr - 49 play parks and 3 skate parks in Alford, Banchory and Huntly Aberdeenshire Kincardine and Mearns - 57 play parks and 3 skate parks in Laurencekirk, Stonehaven and Portlethen. The inspections should be thorough non dismantling mechanical inspection and MUST include inspection of all moving parts including those unable to be inspected from ground level (bearings, shackles etc) and: Assess corrosion to metalwork Assess rot to timberwork Identify loose and worn fixings Identify missing components Assess condition of safety surfacing Assess each item for compliance with relevant British and European standards using any relevant statutory tests Test all relevant items with British Standard entrapment probes Carry out risk analysis on each piece of play equipment and the play area identifying risk, the likelihood of accident and the severity of injury which may occur, categorise each risk as low (12 months), medium (6 months) or high (3 months) Report to give estimated lifespan of each piece of equipment (1-3 years, 3-5 years etc) Supply copy of the checklist used to prepare the report Inspectors will provide details of their inspection program, in writing at least one calendar month prior to commencement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474957 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## 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 - 29 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474957 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474957 PIN - Annual Play Equipment Inspection - Carry out the annual engineer's inspection and risk assessment in line with current British and European standard. Play equipment and whole site assessment shall be carried out, including inspection of crossbars, bearings etc at height. All inspectors to provide ladders or means of inspecting areas not accessible from ground level all of which must comply with the Working at Height Regulations 2005. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=726888 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000726888.json.