Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb8-83f0-7398-a83c-6db62bd88d6b/tender-for-play-area-development-north-seaton-colliery closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender for Play Area Development, North Seaton Colliery [Ashington Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ashington-town-council) Estimated value £60,000 Published 24 Apr 2025 Deadline Closed 16 May 2025 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### Evaluation Criteria Tenders will be evaluated on: Technical capability and products (25%)  Design approach and philosophy  Equipment quality and innovation  Technical expertise in play area development ### Previous experience (25%)  Track record of similar community play projects  Evidence of successful community engagement  References and case studies Ethics and Environmental Responsibility (30%)  Sustainability of materials and processes  Accessibility and inclusivity approach  Environmental impact considerations ### Presentation (20%)  Clarity & structure of the proposal (5%)  Depth of understanding of project requirements (5%)  Approach to community engagement (5%)  Responses to questions during Q&A (5%) For enquiries and submissions: Sarah Eden - Executive Officer/RFO ### Ashington Town Council ### Town Hall, 65 Station Road ### Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RU Direct Dial Desk phone: (01670) 338775 ### Mobile: 07931538785 E-mail: Read full description ## CPV classification Landscaping work for playgrounds Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0506bc-2025-04-24T10:13:33+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0506bc-2025-04-24T10:13:33+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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