Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Thornbury Town Council
Town Hall
Thornbury
BS352AR
Contact
Hannah Bowden
clerk@thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1454412103
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.thornburytowncouncil.gov.uk/legal-audit/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Landscape Architect to Redevelop the Water Play Facility at Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury
Reference number
TTCLA
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71420000 - Landscape architectural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Thornbury Town Council is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Landscape Architect to lead the design and development of a unique outdoor water play area. This project will transform the splashpad and stream into an engaging, safe, environmentally friendly water play area for the community for years to come. This project is part of the Council's Capital Strategy and aims to deliver an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable space for community use.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- 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)
Main site or place of performance
Mundy Playing Fields, Kington Lane, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Thornbury Town Council is seeking a Landscape Institute Registered Practice (or similar) with experience of
delivering public realm projects using RIBA plans of work to support, where necessary the careful deconstruction of the previous splashpad, services and features and delivery of an engaging, safe, and sustainable water play area that encourages exploration, sensory interaction, and connection with the
natural environment.
The successful tenderer will be expected to support the project through RIBA Stages 0-7.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
15 September 2025
End date
1 May 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
• 3-5 years of professional experience in landscape architecture.
• Proven expertise in designing children's play environments or nature-based public spaces.
• Experience in projects involving water management or natural hydrology.
Preferred Skills and Knowledge :
• Project Management and Coordination: Ability to oversee the project from inception to
completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Quantity Surveying/Cost Consultancy: Expertise in cost estimation and budget management to
ensure financial viability.
• Planting Design: Knowledge of ecological planting for biodiversity enhancement and child-safe
environments.
• Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS): Understanding of SuDS principles to integrate water
management into the design.
• Natural Play Principles: Experience in creating play spaces that encourage exploration and
interaction with natural elements.
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• Community Engagement: Proven ability to conduct public consultations and incorporate
community feedback into design proposals.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Experience working with principal authorities, stakeholders, and
multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive project outcomes.
• Building with Nature Standards: In principle Thornbury Town Council support the aims and
objectives of the standards and, depending upon cost, would consider engaging with the
accreditation [https://www.buildingwithnature.org.uk/]
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
18 August 2025
Local time
9:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
18 August 2025
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Thornbury Town Council
Thornbury
Country
United Kingdom