Outdoor Play and Sports Facilities

A Prior Information Notice
by SCOTLAND EXCEL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
not specified
Value
£-£60M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
16 Jul 2025
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This framework is for the design, supply, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of outdoor play and sports facilities which include, but are not limited to, outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks, outdoor learning areas, multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces.

Lot Division

1 Design, Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of outdoor play areas which will include outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks and outdoor learning areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

2 Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas

It is anticipated that this lot will cover supply and installation of outdoor play areas which will include outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks and outdoor learning areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

3 Design, Supply and Installation of Multi-Use Games Areas

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of multi-use games areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

4 Design, Supply and Installation of Wheeled Sports Areas

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of wheeled sports areas for use by a variety of wheeled sports including, but not limited to, skateboards, micro scooters, BMX and inline skates. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

5 Design of Artificial Surfaces

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design of artificial surfaces which includes, but is not limited to, second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) pitches intended for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

6 Design, Supply and Installation of Artificial Surfaces

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of artificial surfaces which includes, but is not limited to, second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) pitches intended for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

7 Supply and Installation of safety surfacing

It is anticipated that this lot will cover supply and installation of safety surfacing in outdoor play areas including outdoor play parks, outdoor gyms and outdoor learning areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to offer for the select geographical regions across scotland they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

8 Installation

It is anticipated that this lot will cover installation of outdoor play parks. outdoor gyms, outdoor learning areas, safer surfaces, Multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to offer for the select geographical regions across Scotland they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

9 Annual Inspection

It is anticipated that this lot will primarily cover annual inspection of outdoor play parks however may also include other inspections for outdoor play areas, outdoor gym areas, outdoor learning areas and Multi-Use Games Areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to offer for the select geographical regions across Scotland they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

10 Maintenance

It is anticipated that this lot will cover maintenance and repair of outdoor play areas, outdoor gym areas, multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select geographical regions across Scotland they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

11 Supply and Delivery

It is anticipated that this lot will cover supply and deliver equipment relating to outdoor play areas, outdoor learning areas, safer surfaces, outdoor gym areas, artificial surfaces, wheeled sports areas and multi-use games areas and any further ancillary materials, components, surfacing or fencing related to these areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

CPV Codes

  • 45000000 - Construction work
  • 37535200 - Playground equipment
  • 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
  • 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
  • 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
  • 45210000 - Building construction work
  • 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
  • 37410000 - Outdoor sports equipment
  • 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
  • 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
  • 45212210 - Single-purpose sports facilities construction work
  • 45212213 - Sport markings works
  • 45212221 - Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground
  • 45212290 - Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities
  • 45236000 - Flatwork
  • 45236119 - Repair work on sports fields
  • 45236110 - Flatwork for sports fields
  • 45212140 - Recreation installation
  • 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
  • 71631000 - Technical inspection services
  • 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
  • 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
  • 77313000 - Parks maintenance services
  • 37440000 - Fitness equipments
  • 19710000 - Synthetic rubber
  • 14211000 - Sand
  • 33682000 - Rubber tiles
  • 45233200 - Various surface works
  • 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
  • 45212220 - Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work
  • 71220000 - Architectural design services
  • 71320000 - Engineering design services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 Scottish Councils, associate members, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014. For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to complete an accompanying survey (Please use the following link): https://www.cognitoforms.com/scotlandexcel1/_0925outdoorplayandsportssupplierpin... and subsequently meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting to take place over Microsoft teams. Meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and will be held between, Wednesday 30 July 2025 until Wednesday 13 August 2025. Please email construction@scotland-excel.org.uk or complete the relevant section of the survey if you are interested in arranging a meeting. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=793166. (SC Ref:793166)

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