Published date: 25 March 2024

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 13 May 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction materials and associated items - 44100000

  • Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items - 44400000

  • Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs - 44500000

    • Paints, varnishes and mastics - 44800000

    • Construction work - 45000000

    • Installation services (except software) - 51000000

    • Entertainment services - 92300000

    • Sporting services - 92600000

    • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

NN6 0QX

Value of contract

£10,000 to £35,000

Procurement reference

NNC RFQ for a new play installation in the Filter Bed Play Area in Sywell Country Park

Published date

25 March 2024

Closing date

13 May 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

24 May 2024

Contract end date

3 October 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Single tender action (below threshold)

A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

We are inviting quotations up to a maximum of £35,000 for the supply and installation of new play features in the Filter Bed play area at Sywell Country Park. The project's aim is to increase physical activity in children and families by encouraging them to move and interact together in play environment that strongly reflects the waterworks and industrial heritage of the park.

We are looking for a contractor to add to the current play value in the sand area of the filter bed play space. We intend to keep the two swing structures in their current position. However, both the digger and springer can be repositioned by the contractor if necessary. Location can be agreed with the Senior Ranger during the contractor site visit prior to submission of this bid. If necessary, the existing spinner and kingfisher sculpture can be removed completely as part the works.

We want the play features to be eye catching, unique, visually attractive and to reflect the historical industrial heritage of Sywell Country Park. Your offer should provide good imaginative, inclusive and active play value to help us create a play area where families with children (indicative ages 3 to 12 years) can explore the heritage of the park through play.

Please note we are planning to hold a contractor's question session at the park between 9.30am - 4pm on Friday 12th April 2024. We strongly urge you to attend as it will provide all bidders with a
chance to view the site and talk to us about what we are looking to achieve from this more unusual project. Please email geoff.simons@northnorthants.gov.uk to pre-book your appointment.

Should you wish to take part in the selection process please complete this RFQ and pricing schedule and return via e-mail to rebecca.jenkins@northnorthants.gov.uk.

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Rebecca Jenkins

Address

Sywell Country Park
13 Washbrook Ln, Ecton,
Northampton
NN6 0QX
England

Telephone

07967308287

Email

rebecca.jenkins@northnorthants.gov.uk

Website

https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/sywell-country-park