Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c52-8d7c-7010-aa50-6b805b6fcc8c/stephenson-way-play-area

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Stephenson Way Play Area

[Corby Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/corby-borough-council)

Estimated value

£60,000

Published

21 Oct 2019

Deadline

Closed

26 Nov 2019

## 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.

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## About this tender

The Council has successfully secured Â£60,000 of external funding to enhance an established play area at Stephenson Way in Corby and is now seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake the scheme, within a tight timescale.

### The Works shall consist of the following -

Removal and appropriate disposal off-site of all unwanted equipment and features (including foundations) comprising -

Wooden Bridge

### Boulders

Wooden Train x 2 (Engine & Carriage)

### Tunnel

Red Spinning Post

Wooden Sleepers

### Play Area Sign

Make good resulting ground, including fill / consolidate voids and level

Design new area based on an "outer space" theme to compliment remaining equipment

Prepare ground to receive new design, including site strip, any required land-drainage, stabilisation of soft spots, concrete edging kerbs, geotextile membrane and suitable granular sub-base

Supply & install new equipment and features in concrete foundations, all as per manufacturer's recommendations

Supply & lay quality EPDM wet-pour safety surfacing in colours to suit design

Supply & install an A0 size sign to be displayed on the Park boundary. This sign is to be metal and mounted on 2 metal posts. The design and content is to be agreed with the Council before installation. An example can be seen in Appendix 1

Provide an independent Post Installation Safety Inspection Report

## CPV classification

Playground equipment

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/41f6e4a6-2490-4c6f-bd8c-d0a667c358e1)

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