Published date: 11 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: 2 September 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

  • Park and playground equipment - 43325000

  • Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45112723

    • Flatwork for children's play area - 45236210

Location of contract

WD6 1WA

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-285-6543-HC248

Published date

11 July 2022

Closing date

2 September 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 October 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Hertsmere Borough Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to design and install/refurbish the toddler play area at Oakmere Park, Potters Bar.

Green Flag Award winning since 2002, Oakmere Park in Potters Bar is the town's most popular park and provides a range of facilities including two children's play area's, petanque court, basketball post, outdoor fitness equipment, interactive play, tree trail, a wildflower meadow and two lakes. The park also hosts local events including Movies in the Park, Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day.
Oakmere Park was once the grounds to Oakmere House which is now operated as a restaurant and public house and provides a welcoming retreat with pleasing views across the park. The classic 19th century layout of the park with lakes and specimen trees is still largely intact, although the grand entrance lodges and sweeping carriage way have been removed.
There is a deficit in provision of open space and play in Potters Bar and the Oakmere ward - Oakmere Park is an important park serving this ward (classified as an area of deprivation) and the town.

This popular play area, (the only play area for this age range in this part of town) was installed in 1999 with many items of equipment now life expired providing a dated play experience.

The much needed play area improvements commenced in 2018 with the installation of an innovative and interactive football sports court which encourages physical activity and play in a fun way for multi-players and also a crusader swing which is popular with users of all ages. In 2019 the Junior Play area was improved to create a more interesting and destination play space with an emphasis on the parks heritage whilst assisting improved access, increased usage and promoting physical activity through play.
We have now secured £100,000 capital funding to improve the Toddler Play Area and this tender is for the enhancement of the play area in line with the following project brief and conditions of contract.
The timing and sequencing of these works is important to minimise disruption or non-availability of park facilities for the public and must be completed by 31 March 2023 at the latest.

More information

Links

Additional text

To access this opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Margaret Haynes (HBC)

Address

Elstree Way
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 1WA
United Kingdom

Telephone

0208 207 2277

Email

margaret.haynes@hertsmere.gov.uk

Website

www.hertsmere.gov.uk