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Tender Opportunity - North Seaton Colliery Play Area
Descriptions
1. Introduction Ashington Town Council invites qualified and experienced play area developers to tender for the planning, consultation, design, and installation of a new play area at North Seaton Colliery. This tender forms part of our selection process to identify a supplier, with detailed designs and final costs to be developed following a community consultation process. 2. Project Overview The Council seeks to develop a new play area at North Seaton Colliery, Links View, Ashington that delivers: An accessible play space for children of all abilities. Sustainable design and materials. Equipment that encourages imaginative and physical play. A space that reflects the needs and desires of the local community. A facility that enhances the local environment. 3. Approach The Council will shortlist suppliers, following submissions. Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to a presentation. Selection of Supplier: Based on capability, experience, approach to community engagement, and sustainable design principles. Development Phase: Following selection, the appointed supplier will lead community engagement and develop detailed designs and costings. 4. Budget Considerations It is important to note that: The total budget for this project is not yet finalised, but is expected to be in the region of £50,000 - £60,000. Funding will comprise a combination of external funding and capital funds set aside by the Council. The budget flexibility allows designs to be scaled according to funding secured. Value for money will be a consideration in the final design approval. 4.1 Clarification of Funding Timeline While the total budget is yet to be finalised, the Council expects to firm up funding upon completion of the design and cost estimation phase. Tenderers should be prepared to propose scalable options that can be adapted based on available funding. 5. Procurement Process This tender is being conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As the contract value exceeds £25,000 but falls below the current procurement threshold, this opportunity will be advertised on Contracts Finder. 6. Contact Information For enquiries and submissions: Sarah Eden - Executive Officer/RFO Ashington Town Council Town Hall, 65 Station Road Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RU Direct Dial Deskphone: (01670) 338775 Mobile: 07931538785 E-mail: sarah.eden@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk 7. Notes This tender is part of a two-stage process to select a supplier. Detailed designs and final costs will be agreed upon appointment. Our Financial Regulations are available on the website and on request.
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CPV Codes
45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
37535200 - Playground equipment
Keywords
playground equipment
outdoor playground gear
park play structures
child's outdoor equipment
play area installations
recreational play equipment
public park playgrounds
landscaping work for sports grounds
recreational area landscaping
pitch turfing
stadium grounds maintenance
outdoor sports site landscaping
athletic field prep
public recreation grounds design
sports turf installation
field landscaping services
park sports landscaping
playground landscaping
play area surfacing
children's play space prep
recreational playground install
safety surfacing landscaping
school playground prep
park play area landscaping
child-friendly turf installation
playground grounds setup
outdoor play landscaping
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2 Tender Lots
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