Published date: 25 January 2023

Last edited date: 16 February 2023

This notice was replaced on 16 April 2024

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

Awarded contract (published 16 April 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

Location of contract

NN7 2AB

Value of contract

£80,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

HPC02

Published date

25 January 2023

Closing date

10 March 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 May 2023

Contract end date

21 May 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Applications are invited to tender for THE REFURBISHMENT OF A ROCKING HORSE, ROUNDABOUT AND SLIDE. THE REMOVAL OF THE REMAINING PLAY EQUIPMENT, ALL SAFETY SURFACING AND ONE BENCH.THE DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT, NEW SAFETY SURFACING AND SEATING. ONE EXISTING BENCH TO BE RETAINED.
The new facility will be located where the existing play facility currently stands on Hackleton Recreation Ground, Main Road, Hackleton, Northampton, NN7 2AB.
Monies for this project are available from CIL FUNDS and total circa £100,000 ex VAT.
The existing rocking horse, roundabout and slide are to be fully refurbished and included in the design of the new play area.
The successful contractor will supply and install new play equipment and safety surfacing suitable for children aged from toddler to young-teen. The design of the play area must include equipment which complies with the full identified age range. You are required to show how your chosen play equipment accommodates this age range.
The playground equipment should fit in with the rural aspect of the village.
The playground equipment should include the following criteria/activities: Swinging, Climbing, Sliding, Spinning, Balancing and include a Zip Line
The play area layout should be designed such that the equipment intended for younger children is grouped separately and together, and not within or amongst the equipment intended for older users. This area for younger users should also include seating for parents/minders. We do have one bench and one litter bin which is to be retained within the new design
The successful contractor will need to show the inclusive play value of their design. A fully inclusive playground promotes the social model of disability where barriers to play are designed out. It enables self-esteem and builds confidence as well as encouraging independence
All equipment, surfacing and fencing shall be manufactured, tested, installed and conform to the relevant British and European Standards
The play equipment must also comply with the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act).
Tenders are to be submitted in writing in a sealed, marked envelope, addressed to Mrs Alison Benson, Hackleton Parish Clerk, C/o Rookery Lodge, Preston Deanery, Northampton, NN7 2DY.
Written tenders are to be received by 12 noon on the 10th March 2023
Prospective companies and businesses are prohibited from contacting councillors or staff to encourage or support their tender.
For further details please email: clerk@hackletonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Tenders received via email will not be considered.
The Parish Council reserves the right to: Carry out due diligence checks on the awarded provider. Abandon the procurement process at any stage without any liability to the Parish Council; and or require the Potential Provider to clarify its quotation in writing and if the Potential Provider fails to respond satisfactorily, this may result in the Potential Provider not being selected.

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UPDATE 16th February 2023. The rocking horse and roundabout are to rubbed back to bare metal and re-painted.
UPDATE: 9th February 2023. The Parish Council is looking for metal equipment not wooden equipment.

About the buyer

Contact name

Alison Benson

Address

Rookery Lodge
Preston Deanery
Northampton
NN7 2DY
England

Telephone

07464429630

Email

clerk@hackletonparishcouncil.gov.uk

Website

www.hackletonparishcouncil.gov.uk