Scope
Description
This project is for the design and build of a play area which will replace the existing facility at Oakwood Park, also known as Ash Close Play Area. The site is a relatively small area serving the immediate community, surrounded on three sides by housing.
There are currently several challenges for the Council in terms of general maintenance and the presence of large trees across the site. These include bird droppings on seating and equipment, root system damage to existing and any new surfacing and weeds and moss growing onto the bonded mulch.
As outlined in Appendix 3, careful consideration to the new design, surfacing and equipment is required to mitigate these, while delivering an accessible and inviting play area that will be primarily used by younger families.
All existing equipment, surfacing, play steel rail fencing (front of site) and any bases are to be removed and disposed of.
The project is fully funded; however, the Council may wish to reduce the final budget depending on the submitted designs and other community priorities.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026
- 1 year, 1 day
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
- 37535260 - Playground tunnels
- 37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment
- 37535291 - Wall climbing equipment
- 37535292 - Rope climbing equipment
- 45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 June 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 June 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Quality | 60% |
| Technical | Quality | 40% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
APPENDIX 1 - FORM OF TENDER.docx
Form of Tender
APPENDIX 2 - WARRANTY AND REFERENCE INFORMATION.docx
Warranty and Reference Information
APPENDIX 3 - SCOPE OF WORKS AND SPECIFICATION.docx
Scope of Works and Specifications
APPENDIX 4 - BUILDING AGREEMENT.pdf
Building Agreement
MAIN TENDER DOCUMENT - FARINGDON TOWN COUNCIL.pdf
Contracting authority
Faringdon Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMMG-6416-LPML
The Pump House, 5 Market Place,
Faringdon
SN7 7HL
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
SPORTS AND PLAY CONSULTING LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Sports and Play Consulting
- Companies House: 10987517
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPXG-3298-TRQY
Kenilworth House
Cheltenham
GL52 2BH
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07421463099
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire