Published date: 3 April 2025
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
Swings - 37535100
Playground equipment - 37535200
Playground swings - 37535210
Playground climbing apparatus - 37535220
Playground slides - 37535240
Playground see saws - 37535250
Playground tunnels - 37535260
Wall and rope climbing equipment - 37535290
Rope climbing equipment - 37535292
Surface coating construction work - 45233228
Location of contract
NG24 1GB
Value of contract
£90,000 to £115,000
Procurement reference
Riverside1
Published date
3 April 2025
Closing date
2 May 2025
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
31 August 2025
Contract end date
30 November 2025
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
Newark Town Council is seeking a qualified and experienced company to design and install new playground equipment, safety surfacing and (possibly) fencing within the existing Play Park situated in the Riverside Park, Tolney Lane, Newark.
Deadline for Tender Submission 5.00pm on the 2nd May 2025
Method of Submission of Tender Tenders must be sent in writing to the following address:
Newark Town Hall
Market Place
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1DU
Tenders must be sent in a sealed envelope and marked for the attention of Mrs. Anna Lawson.
Envelopes must also be marked in the top left of the envelope with the words 'Formal Tender'
Tender Opening and Scoring All bids will be opened on the 6th May 2025 and will be scored and assessed by a panel of officers and members as specified in the scoring matrix on that date.
Tender Scoring Matrix Tenders will be scored in accordance with the scoring system at Appendix 1.
Decision Date The panel will recommend the preferred contractor at the next available meeting.
Site visit You are invited to visit the site to look into every right, matter, and thing that could affect the value of your submission.
As a consequence, a failure to do so would result in an inability to draw down an extension to time or cost for the project.
Guided site tours to assist in preparing a bid will be held for all interested parties on the following days and times:
Thursday 10th April - 10.00 am
Thursday 24th April - 2.00 pm
Please e-mail Anna Lawson to reserve your place on one of these site visits.
anna.lawson@newark.gov.uk
Further information If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact Anna Lawson, Deputy Town Clerk, on 01636 684806 or e-mail anna.lawson@newark.gov.uk
Responses from anyone other than the Deputy Town Clerk, or the Town Clerk (Matthew Gleadell) should be considered commercially invalid.
Section 4. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Strongly recommended
Swing set to include junior, toddler, and basket swings.
Multi-play unit for juniors - to include a slide and a climbing net -the taller the better! Ramp access, double-width slide, high-sided slide for support.
Multi-play unit for toddlers - up steps or ramp - down slide - something fairly simple.
Roundabout / Slanting 'spinner'.
2 x Spinning 'cup' baskets.
Seesaw/cross seesaw. Seesaw with back support
and gripping handles
Rocker. Rocker with seat support and sides
Panels for perimeter fencing (budget allowing), eg, music, sensory, etc.
Age Range
Under Age 12
Disability friendly Must include equipment suitable for those with physical and sensory disabilities.
Preferred
Material
Lifespan and sustainability are the primary considerations.
About the buyer
Contact name
Matthew Gleadell
Address
Town Hall
NEWARK
NG241DU
England
Telephone
01636680333
matthew.gleadell@newark.gov.uk
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