Scope
Reference
CA16569
Description
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (The Council) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and independent inspector to carry out annual risk assessments, post-inspection reporting, and comprehensive play area audit reporting for all sites. This process is essential to ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance with legal obligations, and the continued enhancement of recreational spaces for residents and visitors.
Total value (estimated)
- £18,000 excluding VAT
- £21,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 January 2026 to 29 December 2028
- Possible extension to 29 December 2030
- 4 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 October 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 October 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Specific Questions | Project Specific Questions |
Quality | 60.0% |
| Cost | Cost |
Price | 40.0% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMQ-5831-RNZM
O' Hagan House, Monaghan Row
Newry
BT35 8DJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN08 - Newry, Mourne and Down
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)