Published date: 20 September 2017

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 18 September 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

  • Park and playground equipment - 43325000

  • Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45112723

    • Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants - 45212000

    • Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work - 45340000

Location of contract

NR2 1NH

Value of contract

£120,000 to £130,000

Procurement reference

NRW/PLG/9695/B - AWARD

Published date

20 September 2017

Closing date

18 September 2017

Contract start date

30 October 2017

Contract end date

20 December 2017

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Norwich City Council is seeking a single contractor to construct new paths, perimeter fencing and to supply and install four new pieces of play equipment at the Runnel open space and play area at Bowthorpe, Norwich.

The Runnel open space and play area (the site) is situated at the centre of the existing Three Score development at Bowthorpe in Norwich, it is surrounded by mixed private and social housing. The site is adjacent to and accessible from Sukey Way, Bowthorpe, Norwich NR5 9NZ.

The site is divided into quarters by hard surfaced cycle/footpaths. The play area is in the south-eastern quadrant. Phase 1 of the improvements was completed in July 2017 as . The contract for Phase 2 has been awarded and the installation of a multi-use games area (MUGA) will commence September 2017.

The current project proposal (Phase 3) of the enhancement of The Runnel, public open space and play area is for the provision of new play equipment, fencing and path works. The project will be managed by Norwich City Council and has been developed through consultation with key stakeholders and in line with Bowthorpe Open Spaces Investment Plan.

Phase 3 covers the provision of new play equipment, fencing and path works to secure the play areas from dog walkers. The 'play' quadrant is currently enclosed with bow-top fencing and associated hedging, it has four entrance gates and there are established rights of way through the area which are regularly used by dog walkers. The asphalt footpaths within the play area are in poor condition with tree roots presenting trip hazards

Award information

Awarded date

20 September 2017

Contract start date

30 October 2017

Contract end date

20 December 2017

Total value of contract

£111,467.42

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Country Grounds Maintenance Limited

Address

Hill House Farm, Bath Road, West Dereham, Norfolk, United Kingdom, PE33 9TP

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Gillian Newton

Address

City Hall
St Peters Street
Norwich
NR2 1NH
United Kingdom

Telephone

01603 212169

Email

gilliannewton@norwich.gov.uk

Website

http://www.norwich.gov.uk/YourCouncil/Finance/Pages/Procurement.aspx