---
title: "Softwood chips for play areas surfacing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000734162"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-08"
---

# Softwood chips for play areas surfacing

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734162

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## Summary

The East Lothian Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of softwood chips for play areas surfacing. The buying organization, East Lothian Council, required suppliers to deliver woodchip for play areas within East Lothian. This tender, which was in the award stage, provides an opportunity for businesses in the goods industry to compete for a contract worth 120,000 GBP. The deadline for submission was in July 2023, and the contract was signed on July 26, 2023.

This tender opportunity by East Lothian Council for softwood chips procurement presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the goods sector to grow their operations. The nature of the procurement method being an open procedure allows for a fair and transparent competition. Interested businesses should consider the community benefits aspect included as part of the contract and the specific requirements detailed in the procurement documents when preparing their bids.

## Notice

East Lothian Council is responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of 119 play areas across East Lothian, which vary in size and surfacing material. Of the play areas with woodchip surfacing, the woodchip requires to be topped up on a rolling programme approximately annually, or as required, to ensure these play areas continue to meet safety standards. New play areas which are installed may also require woodchip surfacing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier will be required to supply and deliver quantities of woodchip for play areas.. Community benefits requirements included as part of the contract.

Renewal: 2 years contract term with option for 1 (12 months) + 1 (12 months) extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485428 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CPA HORTICULTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03415000 - Softwood

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485428
- 5 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480230

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480230&idx=2
  5th June 2023 - Schedule 2- Tenderer's submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480230&idx=3
  5th June 2023 - Schedule 3- Form of tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480230&idx=4
  5th June 2023 - Schedule 4- Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480230&idx=5
  5th June 2023 - Community Benefits Pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480230&idx=6
  5th June 2023 - Appendix A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480230&idx=1
  5th June 2023 - Schedule 1- ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480230
  Softwood chips for play areas surfacing - East Lothian Council is responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of 119 play areas across East Lothian, which vary in size and surfacing material. Of the play areas with woodchip surfacing, the woodchip requires to be topped up on a rolling programme approximately annually, or as required, to ensure these play areas continue to meet safety standards. New play areas which are installed may also require woodchip surfacing.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485428
  Softwood chips for play areas surfacing - East Lothian Council is responsible for the ongoing management and maintenance of 119 play areas across East Lothian, which vary in size and surfacing material. Of the play areas with woodchip surfacing, the woodchip requires to be topped up on a rolling programme approximately annually, or as required, to ensure these play areas continue to meet safety standards. New play areas which are installed may also require woodchip surfacing.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000734162
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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