Scope
Description
The contract is for the supply and installation of new play equipment and associated safety surfacing at Seaman Avenue Play Park, Saxmundham, Suffolk. The works include the removal of existing equipment where necessary, preparation of the ground, installation of new apparatus, surfacing and finishing, and post-installation inspection to RoSPA standards.
The total contract value is £72,000 (including VAT).
The Council invited three specialist playground contractors to submit quotations in accordance with its Financial Regulations for below-threshold works contracts.
Contract 1. Seaman Avenue Play Park Equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £84,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 September 2025
Contract dates
- 13 October 2025 to 31 October 2025
- 19 days
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The supplier may also be requested to remove an existing youth shelter within the Seaman Avenue Play Park. This element is subject to a separate quotation and may be added to the contract at the Council's discretion once costs have been confirmed.
CPV classifications
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
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)
Signed contract documents
Accepted Quotation.pdf
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
ESP PLAY LIMITED
- Companies House: SC355740
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGV-2353-LCGH
Eastham Place
Burnley
BB11 3DA
United Kingdom
Email: rob.heard@espplay.co.uk
Website: http://www.espplayparks.co.uk
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Seaman Avenue Play Park Equipment
Contracting authority
Saxmundham Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPN-5997-QGCT
The Town House, Station Approach
Saxmundham
IP17 1BW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Seaman Avenue Play Park Equipment
Telephone: 01728604595
Email: townclerk@saxmundham-tc.gov.uk
Website: http://www.saxmundham.org
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government