Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c14-b0c5-7292-bd2a-e7730fa65f8e/cliffe-park-play-area-refurbishment closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cliffe Park Play Area Refurbishment [Dronfield Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dronfield-town-council) Estimated value £80,000 Published 11 Jul 2017 Deadline Closed 14 Aug 2017 ## Who can bid - 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Dronfield Town Council seek a provider to formulate an innovative design of a new play area, and provide and install all equipment. Cliffe Park is one of two large parks in the town. It incorporates sports facilities, a cafe and outdoor gym equipment, however the children's play area is now tired and in need of replacement. The play area currently consists of swings, climbing frames, sand pit and a natural mound with large slide. Consultation has identified a desire for: natural play taking advantage of the mound better seating for carers inclusive play for all ages and abilities a creative and innovative design to provide an alternative to larger parks outside of the town. The sand pit is not included in the refurbishment. Submissions must include: ### Risk Assessment Public Liability Insurance Health & Safety Policy ### Method Statement ### Fixed price quotation Design drawings which can be shared with Council and community representatives. The scoring criteria can be found in the tender attachments. Assessment will be made on a most economically advantageous basis. Interested parties are asked to provide a costed design which falls within the budget and can be refined alongside the community through a detailed design process. The timetable for this process can be found in the tender attachments. The design should take advantage of the landscape and not rely solely on prescribed play opportunities. It should create opportunities for imaginative play which flows seamlessly between the landscape and equipment. The design should provide opportunity for risk and challenge. Designs should avoid the need to seek planning permission. Should planning permission be deemed necessary costs must remain within budget and completion must be by 31st March 2018. Quotations should detail fixed costs for each element of the work. Including all preparatory work, supply, delivery and installation of equipment and surfacing. £80,000 is the maximum budget available for the entire project. Cost savings achieved through re-use of existing equipment for example, will be looked at favorably. Site visits can be made at any time as the park is open to the public. An appointment is not necessary. Additional information: Submissions must be sealed and marked FAO Lorna Vertigan, Dronfield Town Council, Civic Hall, Dronfield, S18 1PD. Submissions must be received by 12pm 14th August. Any late submissions will be rejected. Read full description ## CPV classification Playground equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a46c812c-0d1b-4d31-a16d-b92cc2b48b4c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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