Published date: 1 November 2023

Last edited date: 8 November 2023

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: 3 January 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Swings - 37535100

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

  • Playground climbing apparatus - 37535220

    • Playground merry go rounds - 37535230

    • Playground slides - 37535240

    • Playground see saws - 37535250

    • Playground tunnels - 37535260

    • Wall and rope climbing equipment - 37535290

Location of contract

OX9 3HX

Value of contract

£90,000 to £100,000

Procurement reference

20231101EP

Published date

1 November 2023

Closing date

3 January 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

22 January 2024

Contract end date

23 May 2024

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

Elms Park is an historic park covering approximately 6.736 acres which was originally gifted to the people of Thame in 1948 by Leonard Purser of The Elms, Thame. Elms Park is situated in a conservation area in the south of Thame, adjacent to John Hampden primary school. The park is used by a wide section of the community and includes a multi-use games area (MUGA) and a children's play area.

The current play area is approximately 1,389m2 and was installed in the 1970s and has fallen into disrepair. The Council wishes to use this opportunity to renovate the play area and maximise the potential of the site.

Scope of work

The work will consist of
• Detailed designs for the playground, including drawings and specifications
• Working in collaboration with the Town Council to undertake a public consultation on the draft designs and to amend them accordingly
• Obtaining all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work
• Removing and disposing of the existing play equipment and fencing
• Installing the new play equipment
• Installing new surfacing
• Installing benches, tables and bins
• Installation of new fencing and a gate to the playground area
• Associated landscaping to dress the playground
• Equipment and workmanship warranties and support for ongoing maintenance

The Invitation to Tender document, including more details of the design requirements will be available in attachments along with full details of the tender process and time line.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Elms Park Play Area - To remove and replace the existing play are within Elms Park with modern play equipment suitable for children up to 12 years. This will include new matting , seating and fencing.

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 25 October 2023

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Andrea Oughton

Address

Town Hall,High Street
THAME
OX9 3DP
United Kingdom

Telephone

01844212833

Email

andrea.oughton@thametowncouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/