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Published 25 May 2023, 17:26 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Outdoor Play & Sports Equipment for 3 community centres

Official notice

Authority: Blofield Parish Council (Local council)

GoodsOpen procedure
Published estimate£500,000exc. VAT
Submissions closed 23 Jun 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Blofield Parish Council has identified funding for three separate projects it is working on.

PROJECT 1: To fully refurbish an existing children's playground in a local community centre located in Blofield off the Yarmouth Road. The play area is approximately 1356.02 metres squared / 0.34 acres, situated within a larger playing field. The refurbishment project involves removal and disposal of all existing play equipment and installation of new play equipment, in two adjoining areas. One play area for under 5's (fenced) and one for older children / teens. Total cost for first phase should not to exceed £150,000.

PROJECT 2: To provide additional, complementary equipment for older children at a playground in a community centre in Blofield Heath that recently refurbished it's under 5's play area. Area available is approximately 1133.85 metres squared / 0.28 acres within a larger playing field. Approximate value for installation of additional items should not exceed £75,000.

PROJECT 3: A new area in a central location in Blofield is being designed from scratch on an existing, level playing field. This will require equipment for all ages that complements the playground equipment in the two existing community centres. It should also include outdoor exercise equipment for adults. Approximate area available is 2964.64 metres squared / 0.73 acres. Value of installation should not exceed £275,000.

Further details on the projects can be obtained from the Deputy Parish Clerk by emailing [email protected]

CPV: Park and playground equipment

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Tenders to include / confirm:

Tenders to include / confirm:

  1. Removal and disposal of all existing playground equipment - relevant to Project 1.
  2. Supply and installation of agreed items following site visits.
  3. Supply and installation of new surfacing beneath new equipment.
  4. All equipment and fittings must meet accredited safety standards (RoSPA or other approved standards).
  5. Outline insurance for all equipment, installation and Public Liability Insurance.
  6. Arrangements for site preparation.
  7. Arrangements for the removal and disposal of foundation soil, materials.
  8. Arrangements for any necessary site storage.
  9. Welfare facilities.
  10. Signage for site works.
  11. Full cost breakdown of individual components.
  12. Commencement and completion dates (and confirmation of working week / hours.)
  13. Recommendations for (similar) items of play equipment identified that have a high RoSPA 'play value'.

Additionally:

  1. Site plan showing the size and location of all new equipment and surfacing (site visit to be arranged with Parish Clerk)
  2. A visual image of the proposed refurbished play areas.
  3. Visual image of each play item proposed.
Delivery: East of England
Variant bids: allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Related accreditations / memberships preferred including but not limited to RoSPA and ISO 9001.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
25 May 2023, 17:26 BST
Last source update
25 May 2023, 17:26 BST
Award evaluation window
26 Jun 2023 – …
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-015000
Classification (CPV)
Park and playground equipment
Delivery area
East of England (UKH15)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cf91 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Tenders are to be emailed to [email protected] and/or can be sent by post to:

Eleanor Bannister

Blofield Deputy Parish Clerk

35 Church Plain

Loddon

NR14 6EX

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
23 Jun 2023, 16:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
120 days from the deadline
Bids opened
26 Jun 2023, 10:00 BST

Timeline

25 May 2023 → 26 Jun 2023 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    25 May 2023, 17:26 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    23 Jun 2023, 16:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    26 Jun 2023, 10:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Blofield Parish Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services 0100110100 Blofield, East of England, NR13Contact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria