Published date: 24 August 2016

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: 22 September 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Landscaping work for parks - 45112711

  • Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45112723

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£800,000

Procurement reference

GCC001-DN178369-23179168

Published date

24 August 2016

Closing date

22 September 2016

Contract start date

21 November 2016

Contract end date

21 May 2017

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Description:
- Conservation of the existing Grade II Listed windmill
- Restoration, renewal, removal, upgrading and extension of paving network
- Enhancements to the 'Heart of the Park'
- Improvement/restoration of park entrances
- Restoration of the sunken garden
- Soft landscaping including seeding, planting and soiling works, as well as small scale tree management
- Improvements to drainage
- Creation of a new circuit path
- Outdoor seating for the café
- Removal and renewal of street furniture
- Improved signage and interpretation
- Creation of a woodland trail
- Improvements to play/exercise facilities including a new trim trail, skate/BMX
area, tennis courts, MuGA, and junior/toddler play
- Creation of a community garden/orchard
- Artworks and sculpture (not part of this contract)


About the buyer

Contact name

Eric Bagley

Address

Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
UK

Telephone

+44 1914332942

Email

ericbagley@gateshead.gov.uk

Website

http://www.gateshead.gov.uk