Published date: 26 July 2022

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: 1 September 2022, 2pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

  • Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45112723

Location of contract

CT13 0QB

Value of contract

£60,000

Procurement reference

Design for Improvement to Gun Park Play Area, Wilmott Place, Eastry, SANDWICH, CT13 0QB

Published date

26 July 2022

Closing date

1 September 2022

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

3 January 2023

Contract end date

1 March 2023

Contract type

Service 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?

No

Description

Eastry Parish Council are seeking designs for the improvement of the Gun Park play area to the value of £60,000 by the installation of 3 new pieces of equipment, one to replace the roundabout and 2 others in suitable locations with the appropriate surfacing to be installed underneath all 3 pieces, ensuring that at least 2 of the new pieces of equipment are suitable for disabled adults and able-bodied and disabled children of all ages. To remove and dispose of the roundabout and old wetpour.
To either replace the wetpour below the slide/climbing frame unit with a suitable surface or replace the whole unit with something similar and put suitable surfacing underneath it and therefore dispose of the old slide/climbing frame unit and wetpour.
To install a path with edges, in the play area suitable for wheelchair users/pushchairs to link the different pieces of equipment together and to both gates.
The flat and cradle swings have recently been refurbished so are to remain in situ.
Designs should complement the area with consideration of use of colour, type of material used, landscaping and the addition to the play value and variety of the park.
All quotations should include supply and installation of any new equipment, including any safety surfacing requirements, planning permission requirements, removal of waste and redundant play equipment, surveying costs and any welfare facilities. A site visit is recommended especially for access requirements.
All works should comply to the British and European Standard for playground equipment and surfacing BS EN 1176. The contractor will be responsible for organizing an independent post-installation inspection and rectifying any issues identified at their own cost.
Designs can include a scale plan of the area and a breakdown of costs. A description of the equipment and why it has been included in the design is beneficial.
Bidders are allowed to submit a maximum of two different options to allow for design variations.
All bidder submissions must include the expected time-frame to deliver the entire project to the Council once ordered.
The Parish Council has agreed a budget of £60,000 for the project. All pricing should be exclusive of VAT and in GBP(£). Pricing should be valid for a minimum of 90 days from the due date of the response. Prices will be fixed for the duration of the contract.
The works needs to be completed by 1st March 2023.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Joanna Louise Jones

Address

Thornton House,
Thornton Lane
Eastry, Sandwich
CT13 0EU
United Kingdom

Telephone

07903739792

Email

clerk@eastry-pc.gov.uk

Website

www.eastry-pc.gov.uk