Published date: 15 March 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.


Closing: 17 May 2021, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

TN3 9QY

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

WPCGRG/RFQ/032021

Published date

15 March 2021

Closing date

17 May 2021

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

7 February 2022

Contract end date

18 April 2022

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)

Anyone may ask to participate, but only those who are pre-selected will be invited to submit initial tenders and to negotiate.

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

Withyham Parish Council has existing fenced play facilities for children up to 12 years old at Groombridge Recreation Ground. The facilities have been in situ for many years and, although well maintained, are dated by today's standards.

An architect has designed a concept which utilises high fencing like ramparts, with equipment contained within the fenced areas. The initial design illustrated the concept of the design as being like a fort and showed play equipment within. The upper level could allow us to incorporate, for example, a slide, swing and climbing net attached to the structure. Activities for smaller children would be towards the middle of the palisade. We would welcome suggestions for any improvements and modifications to the design in order to achieve the best possible project.

The fencing has received planning permission from Wealden District Council WD/2019/2359/F. During consultation on this application, some members of the public raised concerns about being able to see in or out of the play area so we would be happy to receive tenders containing modifications that had lower elements facing towards the recreation ground, and/or more open boarding to the fencing all the way round.

We believe that the most appropriate form of surfacing would be wet pour or bonded mulch in a single, natural colour in order to fit with the natural environment.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks submissions for the replacement as described above of:
1. Play area equipment
2. Fencing
3. Surfacing
Contractors may quote for all or one or two elements.

To apply please contact the Clerk at Withyham Parish Council for the full Request for Quotation paperwork, which describes how to apply, clerk@withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk.

More information

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To arrange a site visit and for Q&As please email clerk@withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk and groombridgeplayground@gmail.com

About the buyer

Contact name

Deborah Siddle

Address

Withyham Parish Council
The Old Station
Groombridge
TN39RD
England

Telephone

01892864557

Email

clerk@withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk

Website

https://www.withyhamparishcouncil.org.uk/