Published date: 13 March 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
Park and playground equipment - 43325000
Location of contract
PL207UZ
Value of contract
£50,000 to £60,000
Procurement reference
BMPC01
Published date
13 March 2024
Closing date
3 May 2024
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
1 June 2024
Contract end date
1 November 2024
Contract type
Works
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
Design and install a new play park for Buckland Monachorum Parish Council at Seaton Way, Crapstone that caters for a wide range of ages and is inclusive and accessible. The swings that are currently there will need to be removed and disposed of. All other equipment will remain and can be incorporated into the design.
Play equipment should cater for a wide range of ages eg 0-3 (toddler), 3-12 (children) and 10-20 (youth).
The equipment must include swings including an inclusive nest swing and some form of activity centre.
Consideration must be given to safety.
The equipment should be easy to maintain, incur low maintenance costs and be robust.
The equipment should be mainly constructed of recycled plastic for robustness and longevity in the Dartmoor Climate.
To supply new safety surfacing where appropriate that complies with the relevant
British/European safety standards. There is no preferred finish, however it must not be loose fill. Details must be provided about preparation of the sub-base. It is expected that all
new surfacing will be laid on a sub-base, not directly onto soil.
The play area is an open site and suppliers are welcome to visit the site at their own
convenience.
Evaluation Criteria
To ensure that tenders are evaluated fairly, there will be a scoring criteria. Which will evaluate the scheme on the following, Play Value, Inclusivity, Durability, Green Credentials and Future Maintenance Requirements.
The Parish Council will collate its findings and make the final selection of the preferred contractor.
The Parish Council's decision is final and will reflect the offer that most meets all the
specifications and public expectations.
Budget
The Council has some reserves set aside and has been awarded S106 funding from a recent development. Additional grant funding is also being applied for. We welcome a variety of designs/options with a budget ranging from £50k to £60k.
Timelines
Designs and quotes should be sent by email to the Parish Council Friday 3rd May 2024.
The quote must include a breakdown of costs and exclude VAT.
Contact Details
Clerk - Katharine Griffiths
clerk@bucklandmonachorum-pc.gov.uk
Tel: 01822 855889
www.bucklandmonachorum-pc.gov.uk
About the buyer
Contact name
Katharine Griffiths
Address
5 Hillside Close
Yelverton
PL207EQ
England
Telephone
01822855889
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