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Published 22 Sept 2025, 12:15 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Replacement Slide and Apparatus Rusper Playground

Official notice

Authority: Rusper Parish Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£30,000£30,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 26 Sept 2025
Contract term 3 moends 1 Jan 2026 · starts 1 Oct 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Provision and installation of a slide and associated activity framework for a public playground intended for children aged 4-12 years. The playground promotes physical acvity, social interaction, and accessible play for all abilities.

The installation also requires installation of a suitable impact-absorbing rubber surface to accommodate the activity framework.

  1. Overview

This specification outlines the design and installation requirements for a public playground intended for children aged 4-12 years. The playground promotes physical activity, social interaction, and accessible play for all abilities.

  1. Site Details
  • Location: Rusper High Street, RH12 4PX
  • Area Size: Approx. 25 m²
  • Surface: Impact-absorbing rubber surfacing
  • Accessibility: Compliant with relevant accessibility standards
  1. Key Equipment

A. Plastic Slide Unit with Platform Access

  • Description: Multiplay slide unit - plastic or metal slide with a platform height of c1.9m
  • Colour Scheme: To be confirmed.
  • Materials: UV-stabilized polyethylene or HDPE plastic for slide and panels; galvanized or stainless-steel supports
  • Age Range: 4-12 years
  • Dimensions:

Platform Height: Approx. 1.9 m

Slide Length: Approx. 3.4 m

  • Features:

Plastic or metal slide

Anti-slip ladder or stairs

Safety handrails and rounded edges

Standards Compliance: EN 1176 or equivalent

CPV: Flatwork for children's play area · Playground climbing apparatus · Playground equipment · Playground slides

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 3 moSMEPublished value£30,000
Contract period: 1 Oct 2025 – 1 Jan 2026 (3 mo)Value: £30,000 exc. VAT · £30,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligible

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
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Procurement Evaluation Criteria - Rusper Parish Council 1. Cost/Price (Value for Money) a. Is the price competitive and within budget? b. Does it offer best value considering quality and whole-life cost? 2. Quality and Suitability a. Does the product/service meet the required specifications or standards? b. Is it appropriate for the intended use (e.g. durability, safety)? 3. Experience and Track Record a. Has the supplier completed similar projects for councils or public bodies? b. Are references or case studies provided? 4. Compliance with Legal and Policy Requirements a. Does the proposal meet relevant legal, health & safety, and environmental standards? b. Does it comply with the council's procurement policy? 5. Timescales and Delivery a. Can the supplier meet the require timescales? b. Is their delivery plan realistic and well-structured? 6. Aftercare and Support a. Is maintenance, training, or after-sales support included? b. What is the warranty or service level agreement? 7. Social, Environmental, and Local Impact a. Does the supplier support local employment or sustainability goals? b. Is there a commitment to ethical sourcing or environmental responsibility?

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
22 Sept 2025, 12:15 BST
Last source update
22 Sept 2025, 12:15 BST
Authority reference
RPC - 002
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-058456
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Flatwork for children's play areaPlayground climbing apparatusPlayground equipmentPlayground slides
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059eed Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
26 Sept 2025, 23:00 BST
Clarification deadline
24 Sept 2025, 10:00 BST
Electronic submission
Not allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

This notice is being issued under an accelerated procedure due to a technical issue with the email address in the previous publication (2025/S 000-046297). To ensure all suppliers have a fair opportunity to submit their bids before the original deadline, the procedure timescales have been shortened.

[email protected]

Timeline

22 Sept 2025 → 1 Oct 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published395 days ago
    22 Sept 2025, 12:15 BST
  2. Clarification questions by393 days ago
    24 Sept 2025, 10:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline391 days ago
    26 Sept 2025, 23:00 BST
  4. Contract starts387 days ago
    1 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    22 Sept 2025, 12:15 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Rusper Parish Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PZPJ-6552-TPRY c/o Rusper Village Stores,, Rusper, South East, RH12 4PXContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Bidding documents and specificationstenderBidding documents and specificationshttps://www.rusper-pc.gov.uk/community/rusper-parish-council-20862/contracts---procurement/

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender