Published date: 11 January 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 8 February 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Leisure equipment - 37416000

Location of contract

SO456DB

Value of contract

£70,000

Procurement reference

HDPCSR24

Published date

11 January 2024

Closing date

8 February 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 April 2024

Contract end date

29 November 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

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

Hythe and Dibden Parish Council are seeking tenders for the design, supply and install of a new inclusive play area at Shore Road Recreation Ground, Shore Road, Hythe, Hampshire.
The Council is looking for a substantial play area, commensurate with the available budget of £70,000. The play equipment and the layout must be interesting, innovative and inclusive.
There is also a requirement for the play equipment to be fully accessible and fully inclusive to allow all children to play together regardless of ability.

For further information and a copy of the tender document, please contact Marcus Kendall, Hythe and Dibden Parish Council:
marcus.kendall@hytheanddibden.gov.uk
Telephone 02380 841411

More information

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Additional text

Hythe and Dibden Parish Council installed the existing play area on Shore Road Recreation Ground off Shore Road, Hythe SO45 6DB, over a number of years with the latest equipment installed in 2016. The facility is extremely popular with the community and as a result the Parish Council has committed to provide an extensive refurbishment.
Experienced play area installers are invited to tender for the contract.
Hythe and Dibden Parish Council will be seeking the views on submitted designs from the community prior to accepting a tender.
Tenders are thus invited for the refurbishment of the existing play area on Shore Road Recreation Ground.
Please refer to the 'site information' section of this tender for the background information for the site.
All prices to be net, excluding VAT.
A map of the location is available on request.
Please register your intention to submit a tender by sending an email to:
marcus.kendall@hytheanddibden.gov.uk to include all contact details. This will enable us to inform you of any alterations or additions to the specification.
Companies must be registered with the API (Association of Play Industries) to tender for this contract.
Please supply copies of current certificates for accreditations for the above membership plus details of any other relevant accreditations.
All interested companies will be required to complete the Tenderer Questionnaire. Failure to complete all necessary paperwork will result in your tender being excluded from the process.
A timescale for commencing this project will be agreed between Hythe and Dibden Parish Council and the chosen contractor following the award of the contract. Ideally this install will not take place during school holidays.
The objectives of this scheme are to
1. Reuse or replace all existing play equipment, safety surfacing, seating and litter bins.

2. To provide a play area that is inline with the Parish Council's commitment to Carbon Zero
3. Improve and provide a safe area for younger users of the area
4. Install a modern, high quality play facility that will be an asset to the local area
5. Provide a safe and welcoming environment for young people in the area aged 1 -12 years old

About the buyer

Contact name

Marcus Kendall

Address

Hythe and Dibden Parish Council
The Grove 25 St Johns Street
HYTHE
SO45 6BZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

02380841411

Email

marcus.kendall@hytheanddibden.gov.uk

Website

https://www.hytheanddibden.gov.uk