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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.

Timeline

Published Date :

10th Apr 2025 5 months ago

Deadline :

16th May 2025 4 months ago

Contract Start :

N/A

Contract End :

N/A

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

Tender Lot Details

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Workflows

Status :

Closed

Procedure :

OpenNonOJEU

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

Assign to :

Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

CONTRACT

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

Possible Competitors

1 Possible Competitors