Design, Supply and Installation of Play Area Equipment

Concepts

• fakenham
• recreation installation
• playground equipment
• fencing, railing and safety equipment
• play equipment
• retained equipment
• zoned equipment
• play area equipment
• play
• equipment

Location

East of England: Great Massingham Parish Council - Norfolk, PE32 2HN

Description

Great Massingham Parish Council invites tenders from experienced and suitably qualified suppliers for the design, supply and installation of play equipment and supporting features at the village playground behind the Village Hall, Station Road, Great Massingham, Norfolk. This contract is split into two phases.

Total Quantity or Scope

Project Scope Phase 1 - Approx. £70,000 - Expansion of Under-5s play area, including: - Wet pour rubber surfacing - More challenging play features - Bird-deterrent measures (e.g. covered play sections) - Removal of outdoor gym; installation of inclusive seating - Construction of timber round/hexagonal outdoor classroom (accessible, partially enclosed, with seating) - Safety upgrades to retained equipment (e.g. chain replacement, surface repairs), reuse of existing fencing - Tree planting and minor landscaping (e.g. hornbeam, birch, field maple) - Optional: Cradle zip wire for toddlers Phase 2 - Approx. £140,000 - Removal of zip wire, mound slide and old swing set - Installation of large tower/multiplay structure with zoned equipment for varied age groups, connected to existing mound - New zip wire installation at rear of site - Sensory/quiet zone using adjacent flower meadow - Fully inclusive surfacing, accessible paths and improved entry points - Wayfinding signage, bins, and other inclusive features *Note: Phase elements may shift depending on design outcomes.*

CPV Codes

• 45212140 - Recreation installation
• 37535200 - Playground equipment
• 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

Suppliers may bid for one or both phases. Detailed technical drawings are not required at this stage, but suppliers should provide clear written descriptions, indicative pricing, and an outline of their proposed approach. A collaborative design process with the Council and Working Group will follow selection. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Submission Format - Written proposal in PDF format (visuals optional) - Indicative pricing per phase and pricing for any significant elements (full itemised costs not required at this stage) Confirmation of: - Public liability insurance level - Two recent references for similar projects - Willingness to act as FCC's 10.75% third-party funder (optional for Phase 2) Prohibited Contact Notice: Prospective contractors must not contact any parish councillors or council staff to discuss or influence the tender process outside of the official submission and clarification procedure. Any attempt to canvass support or seek information outside the formal process may result in disqualification. Other Notes - Site visits are available on request - The Parish Council is not obligated to accept the lowest or any tender - Re-use of safe, existing equipment is encouraged where possible Equality & Sustainability Great Massingham Parish Council welcomes submissions from suppliers of all sizes and backgrounds. Sustainable, inclusive design approaches are highly valued.