Published date: 11 April 2023

This notice was replaced on 26 July 2025

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 26 July 2025)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

Location of contract

BA3 3TX

Value of contract

£38,000 to £60,000

Procurement reference

RTCTomHuyton2023

Published date

11 April 2023

Closing date

31 May 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

12 June 2023

Contract end date

1 July 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Tom Huyton Park Radstock is a city spec play park in a Town Centre location.

The Park is adjacent to the Greenway and cycling network and receives regular visits from many local families. Known as a destination park it caters for both toddlers through to older children, with the well-known Octi-play as the central piece of play equipment.
The park was initially created in 1998 and much of the equipment although maintained is nearing end of life.
The Town Council has been maintaining the park since the creation of Radstock Town Council in 2011 and currently reviewing a new lease with Bath & NE Somerset.

A plan is required to upgrade the equipment and realise the cost implications of the park.

Some of the equipment is repetitive and it would be good to include options for public consultation for any improvements to the area.

This will be the second phase of upgrades to the park. The Ability area receiving upgrades in 2021.

Replacement Park Equipment for Area 2 (Children Zone 6-10yrs old)
Replacement of:
- Zip wire (similar replacement).
- Multi-play Unit /Pongo (new idea)
- Bruge Unit (new idea)
- Making good current wet pour surfacing throughout park.
- The works would be preferred to be completed for Summer 2023
- It is hoped the work will not require the whole park to be closed.

The Town Council have a preference steal/metal play equipment over wood.

There is also a hope that a train could be introduce link to the heritage of the area.

ROSPA Inspection required on completion.

Applications to:
Town Clerk - George Clutten
01761 437962
council@radstock-tc.gov.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Georgina Clutten

Address

Radstock Community Hub and Library,The Street
RADSTOCK
BA33PR
England

Telephone

01761 437962

Email

council@radstock-tc.gov.uk