Scope
Reference
Stowmarket Recreation Ground Play Area Development.
Description
Stowmarket Town Council - New Project Notification.
Suppliers for the design, supply, and installation of a new play area at Stowmarket Recreation Ground. IP14 1PR. (What3words: indulges.rather.annual)
Preparation and Groundworks
Design, Supply and Installation of equipment
A of a minimum 35 x 35 metre dimensions and maximum 45 x 45 metre dimensions.
The play area will be enclosed by secure metal fencing, square in shape but with graded, sweeping rounded corners.
Safety surfacing will cover at least 75% of the total play area to ensure accessibility and compliance with all relevant safety standards, allowing for year-round use.
The play space should be suitable for children aged 0-12 years.
Inclusive and Accessible Design
• The play area must cater for children of all abilities.
• The site should be divided into zones for younger children 0-3 years (Infants and toddlers), 4-7 years (Early childhood) and 8-12 years (Older children).
• The design should include accessible equipment that provides inclusive play opportunities, ensuring children of all abilities, including those with and without disabilities, can play together.
All elements of the scheme must meaningfully contribute to the following core play activities: Swinging, Climbing, Sliding, Bouncing
For further details, please contact:
Karl Daniels, Head of Community Services
Email: karld@stowmarket.org
Or contact Stowmarket Town Council on:
Telephone: 01449 612060
Email: info@stowmarket.org
Total value (estimated)
- £370,000 excluding VAT
- £444,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 November 2025 to 6 March 2026
- 3 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment
- 37535291 - Wall climbing equipment
- 37535292 - Rope climbing equipment
- 45236210 - Flatwork for children's play area
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 April 2025
Engagement process description
Engagement visits w/c 07/04/25
Site Visits with Procurement Contact: 23rd, 24th & 25th April 2025
Tender Submission Deadline 12:00 hours on 12th May 2025
For further details, please contact:
Karl Daniels, Head of Community Services
Email: karld@stowmarket.org
Or contact Stowmarket Town Council on:
Telephone: 01449 612060
Email: info@stowmarket.org
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
7 April 2025
Contracting authority
Stowmarket Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWH-4449-MRTX
Milton Road South
Stowmarket
IP141EZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government