Official UK procurement notice
Design, Supply and Installation of Play Area Equipment
Authority: Great Massingham Parish Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionGreat Massingham Parish Council invites tenders from experienced and suitably qualified suppliers for the design, supply and installation of play equipment and supporting features at
the village playground behind the Village Hall, Station Road, Great Massingham, Norfolk.
This contract is split into two phases. Suppliers may bid for one or both phases. Detailed technical drawings are not required at this stage, but suppliers should provide clear written descriptions, indicative pricing, and an outline of their proposed approach. A collaborative design process with the Council and Working Group will follow selection.
CPV: Playground equipment · Recreation installation
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Project ScopeAwarded
Project Scope
Phase 1 - Approx. £70,000
- Expansion of Under-5s play area, including:
- Wet pour rubber surfacing
- More challenging play features
- Bird-deterrent measures (e.g. covered play sections)
- Removal of outdoor gym; installation of inclusive seating
- Construction of timber round/hexagonal outdoor classroom (accessible, partially enclosed, with seating)
- Safety upgrades to retained equipment (e.g. chain replacement, surface repairs), reuse of existing fencing
- Tree planting and minor landscaping (e.g. hornbeam, birch, field maple)
- Optional: Cradle zip wire for toddlers
Phase 2 - Approx. £140,000
- Removal of zip wire, mound slide and old swing set
- Installation of large tower/multiplay structure with zoned equipment for varied age groups, connected to existing mound
- New zip wire installation at rear of site
- Sensory/quiet zone using adjacent flower meadow
- Fully inclusive surfacing, accessible paths and improved entry points - Wayfinding signage, bins, and other inclusive features
*Note: Phase elements may shift depending on design outcomes.*
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (1)
- Costs and Value for Money: 35
Published award criteria (1)
- Costs and Value for Money: 35%
- Price carries 35 of 35 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 17 Jul 2025, 12:42 BST
- Last source update
- 1 Aug 2025, 12:07 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 29 Jul 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-045176- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-056129Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Design and Play Value (50%)
- Quality, creativity and suitability of design
- Provision for a wide age range (1-15 years)
- Inclusive features: sensory play, ground-level equipment, accessible surfaces
- Zoning for active and quiet play, and clear layout for supervision
- Use of sustainable, low-maintenance, and nature-integrated materials
- Compliance with BS EN 1176 and 1177
Costs and Value for Money (35%)
- Cost-effectiveness in relation to the phase budgets
- Long-term durability and maintenance efficiency
- Adaptability and scalability of proposed design
Delivery, Experience and Flexibility (15%)
- Demonstrated experience with parish or rural play projects
- Ability to meet fixed timescales (especially Phase 1 deadline)
- Willingness to adjust to evolving requirements, funding conditions, and community input
- Post-installation support and servicing
- Two relevant references from previous clients
- Evidence of suitable insurance coverage
Publisher note: Submission Format - Written proposal in PDF format (visuals optional) - Indicative pricing per phase and pricing for any significant elements (full itemised costs not required at this stage) Confirmation of: - Public liability insurance level - Two recent references for similar projects - Willingness to act as FCC's 10.75% third-party funder (optional for Phase 2) Prohibited Contact Notice: Prospective contractors must not contact any parish councillors or council staff to discuss or influence the tender process outside of the official submission and clarification procedure. Any attempt to canvass support or seek information outside the formal process may result in disqualification. Other Notes - Site visits are available on request - The Parish Council is not obligated to accept the lowest or any tender - Re-use of safe, existing equipment is encouraged where possible Equality & Sustainability Great Massingham Parish Council welcomes submissions from suppliers of all sizes and backgrounds. Sustainable, inclusive design approaches are highly valued.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 28 Jul 2025
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 29 Jul 2025, 19:00 BST
Timeline
28 Jul 2025 → 1 Aug 2025 · 3 dates- Submission deadline28 Jul 2025
- Bids opened29 Jul 2025, 19:00 BST
- Notice published1 Aug 2025, 12:07 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete1 Aug 2025, 12:07 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.CO | £210,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 045176-2025-1 · Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.CO
- Signed
- 28 Jul 2025
- Value
- £210,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.COAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria