Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd8-910c-7196-a312-854d16103afd/invitation-to-tender-redesign-of-barra-close-play-area closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender - Redesign of Barra Close Play Area [Highworth Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/highworth-town-council) Estimated value £180,000 to £190,000 Published 6 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 31 Oct 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 The Council is currently seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified contractor to refurbish and enhance the Barra Close Play Area. The play area is to provide for children aged between 0 - 16 years of age. Two separate designs are required, 1 - to include play facilities for 0-16 years only 2 - to include play facilities for 0-16 years and a MUGA The current area can be expanded significantly and the younger area is to be fenced in. The Council wishes to install modern, high quality and accessible friendly equipment to ensure that the play area is inclusive for all children and an asset to the local community. Following consultation with residents and local primary school children, the top items required are: Zip wire • Monkey bars of various heights • Climbing facility • Nest swing • ### Inclusive roundabout This list is not exhaustive, and Highworth Town Council would welcome ideas and recommendations for the site. Picnic areas are to be incorporated in the design with benches. The clearance of existing equipment and woodchip surface will be undertaken by Highworth Town Council grounds team prior to the commencement of work by the contractor. To ensure all the surfacing materials used are designed, manufactured and installed to a current British Standards 1176 and 1177. Approved members of CHAS and Construction Line. The surface is to be wet pour. To include relevant signage. The design is a chance for the contractor to be innovative. The final designs will be agreed on award of contract. Date advertised 06.08.2024 ### Date/time clarifications/questions should be received by email to the Highworth Town Council Authorised Officer ### Time: 5.00pm ### Date: 12.09.2024 Date/time completed ITT response to be received by post or email to the Highworth Town Council Authorised Officer ### Time: 5.00pm ### Date: 31.10.2024 Tender evaluation will take place 14.11.2024 Read full description ## CPV classification Swings Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2237b1cd-0b09-411b-98b7-de15e6727515) 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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