Published date: 19 September 2024

This notice was replaced on 18 February 2025

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

Awarded contract (published 18 February 2025)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

  • Playground swings - 37535210

  • Playground climbing apparatus - 37535220

    • Playground merry go rounds - 37535230

    • Playground slides - 37535240

    • Playground see saws - 37535250

    • Playground sandboxes - 37535270

    • Park and playground equipment - 43325000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

MANC001-DN743898-02455927

Published date

19 September 2024

Closing date

21 October 2024

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

3 January 2025

Contract end date

2 January 2026

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Manchester City Council are currently improving fixed playgrounds within parks across the city. This project is split into the following lots:
• Lot 1 Supply of Fixed Playground Equipment
• Lot 2 Multi Play Units (MPU) Supply only

All installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions (see EN 1176-7:2008, Clause 6). Consideration of inclusive play installations and/or adaptations are paramount.

Lot 1 Supply of Fixed Playground Equipment
Supply only of a range of accessible and inclusive play equipment in accordance with EN 1176. Play equipment to be supplied according to EN 10219 technical delivery requirements, tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties of cold-formed welded steel structural.

Swing frames - a range of swing units that incorporate steel top bar, anti-wrap hangers, integral side barriers.
In Ground Accessible Carousels - with steel decking and large, sealed bearings, easy access for maintenance and carpet securing ring to ensure carpet does not catch or foul operation.
Spring Rockers - with above ground accessible fixings
Rotators - Hanging carousel and rotating poles to have large heavy duty sealed bearing.

Lot 2 Multi Play Units (MPU) Supply only - must provide a wide range of high value multi-play provisions for a range of ages and abilities.

More information

Additional text

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 21st October 2024

About the buyer

Contact name

Josh Ward

Address

Floor 5 (Mount Street Elevation)
Town Hall Extension, Albert Square
Manchester
M60 2LA
England

Email

joshua.ward@manchester.gov.uk

Website

http://www.manchester.gov.uk