Published date: 23 August 2021
Last edited date: 27 August 2021
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
Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45112723
Location of contract
TN8 5DY
Value of contract
£135,000 to £160,000
Procurement reference
Playground redevelopment
Published date
23 August 2021
Closing date
18 October 2021
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
1 March 2022
Contract end date
1 May 2022
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
Edenbridge Town Council is looking to redevelop the existing playground area creating a new toddler and younger years play area and a juniors play space. This will include the removal of the existing swings and toddler equipment, the installation of the new equipment, and the installation of appropriate safety surfacing. A brand-new activity area for teenagers (secondary school ages) is to be created providing an additional facility.
There will be three distinct areas for age groups. In a recent consultation the following desired equipment was identified but not restricted to:
Play area for 0-4 years
1) Climbing frame themed with slide
2) Inclusive sensory play car (or another themed item) with wheelchair access
3) Pendulum swing
Play area 5-10/11 years
1) Combination play activity to include a climbing tower, spiral slide (tubular), rope play/climb (triangular), monkey bars
2) Swings, (possibly including a nest seat)
3) Roundabout with wheelchair access
4) Rodeo board
Play area teenagers (secondary school ages)
1) Zip wire suitable for older children and teenagers
Other popular items included: large pendulum swing; twin pommer seat style rotating swing; challenging climbing equipment; standing rope swing; table tennis table. Items have not been specified to allow for the designer to consider and budget.
Whilst specific types of equipment have been identified through engagement with users of the park, children's community groups and residents, and are highlighted within the 'specification, it is accepted that not all providers may offer the same specific equipment of this nature and so alternative options are welcome to be submitted and will be considered, and the Council welcomes creativity to provide an attractive inclusive play area.
The project is hoped to be completed by early spring 2022. The installation dates quoted in this notice, are a guide as to when it would be expected to have the project completed. Due to access to the site, it would not be viable to access the site in wetter winter months.
Each tendering firm will be supplied with a specifically marked envelope in which the tender is to be sealed, and will remain sealed until 12 noon the day after the closing date (or other date that is selected to open all tenders received). Electronic submissions will not be accepted as all tenders received will be opened on the same date.
Enquires can be made via email: townclerk@edenbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone: 01732 865368. A site visit is recommended.
Edenbridge Town Council is proposing to select one contractor and issue a single works order for the playground refurbishment and creating new teenager area.
More information
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A full tender specification document will be provided to each contractor expressing interest to tender, together with a marked envelope. Contact the Town Clerk for a tender pack. Electronic submissions will not be accepted, but an electronic specification can be emailed to the tenderer.
email: townclerk@edenbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01732 865368
About the buyer
Contact name
Caroline Leet
Address
Edenbridge Town Council
Doggetts Barn, 72A High Street
Edenbridge
TN8 5AR
England
Telephone
01732 865368
townclerk@edenbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk
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