Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbb-c6c2-71e5-b736-e5460c469a3c/the-hickman-bacon-memorial-park-levellings-redevelopment-and-improvement awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Hickman Bacon Memorial Park (Levellings) Redevelopment and Improvement [Gainsborough Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/gainsborough-town-council) Estimated value £100,000 to £116,945 Published 25 Apr 2023 Deadline Closed 27 Feb 2023 ## 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. - 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 ### PROJECT BRIEF The Hickman Bacon Memorial Park (Levellings) is an existing park for which Gainsborough Town Council have sole responsibility. The years though have taken their toll on this once thriving park. It is essential now that this park is brought back to life, as it is surrounded by residential properties, and is in a central part of our town, within easy reach of Southwest Ward, Trent and North Ward residents. There are not only residents but two schools in the vicinity of the park, and the local Scouts groups. Gainsborough Town Council (GTC) is seeking to invite tenders for the design and build of a new play facility for children aged from 2 to 13+ years of age as well as adult gym equipment, with all equipment and surfacing conforming to EN1176 and EN1177. In this phase the Council seeks a tender to: - Redevelop the toddler play area as to provide safe play equipment for children of pre-school age. - Redevelopment of play area for older children including the refurbishment of existing teen equipment and the removal of equipment that cannot be refurbished. - Repair and renewal of ball court creating opportunity to engage in improvised team sports - Installation of adult outdoor gym equipment helping to improve overall fitness, flexibility and strength - Landscaping, including plants, flowers and shrubs - engaging with the local community, Gainsborough in Bloom, nearby allotments helping to combat isolation. We aim to provide play and fitness equipment that is accessible, inclusive and inviting to all. The equipment should wherever possible also be low maintenance whilst offering high play value. The area assigned for development is located in Gainsborough (see location map). A budget of up to £116,945 has been set aside for the project. The play areas must be appropriately fenced to exclude dogs and to retain young children in the play area two.1.5) Estimated total valueII.1.5) Estimated total value Value excluding VAT: £116,945 Read full description ## CPV classification Playground equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/921593d2-354f-45df-9136-6b82bfd92d98) 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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