Scope
Description
Lowestoft Town Council (LTC) is seeking to make improvements to its children's play area at Thirlmere Walk, Lowestoft, NR32 4SB.
The play area sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and can be accessed via a pedestrian gate and maintenance gate from Thirlmere Walk, and a pedestrian gate at the other end of the site, via a footpath off Lulworth Park. The site is an expanse of grass with unfenced play equipment and picnic benches nearby.
LTC would like the equipment to cater for children aged from toddler to twelve years old.
Total value (estimated)
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 June 2025 to 31 July 2025
- 1 month, 15 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 37535100 - Swings
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 37535210 - Playground swings
- 37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus
- 37535230 - Playground merry go rounds
- 37535240 - Playground slides
- 37535250 - Playground see saws
- 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)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 May 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
The evaluation model is simple score. This means that the Quote that is capable of full delivery on time and scores the highest (giving all criteria equal importance) will likely be selected as the Successful Respondent.
All Quotes that meet the pre-conditions are evaluated using the evaluation model. Scores will assist in deciding the Successful Respondent(s), but ultimately the decision will be based on which Quote(s) we consider will provide the best overall public value.
Evaluation Criteria Weighting:
Price = 75%
Suitability of goods / services = 15%
Capability and capacity of the Respondent to deliver = 15%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Lowestoft Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLRB-8148-CZHY
First Floor, Hamilton House, Battery Green Road
Lowestoft
NR32 1DE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government