Scope
Reference
2025/S000-013674
Description
Stowmarket Town Council invited tenders for the design, supply, and installation of a new 40m x 40m play area at Stowmarket Recreation Ground. The play area will be enclosed by secure metal fencing, square in shape but with graded, sweeping rounded corners.
Safety surfacing will cover at least 75% of the total play area to ensure accessibility and compliance with all relevant safety standards, allowing for year-round use. The play space should be suitable for children aged 0-12 years.
The appointed contractor will be responsible for the design, supply and installation of the following:
Play equipment suitable for children aged 0-12 years and will specifically include swinging, bouncing, climbing, and sliding activities.
A central focal play structure which serves as a landmark attraction.
Safety surfacing compliant with BS EN 1177 or the applicable standard at the time of installation.
Secure 1.0-metre-high play-spec Bow Top metal fencing, galvanised and powder-coated black, with two gated entrances. This includes two pedestrian self-closing gates (1.0m high x 1.0m wide) complete with a closing device and powder-coated black box-section gate posts.
Seating, including a minimum of six benches on the inner outskirts of the play area, with additional seating integrated within and around the play equipment.
Utilise a black, white, red, and green colour palette, along with additional design elements to enhance and reinforce the theme. The preferred safety surfacing colours are black and green to manage colour degradation in future years.
Signage to indicate it is the Poppy Play Area with the design to include red and white poppies.
Inclusive and Accessible Design
The play area must cater for children of all abilities.
The site should be divided into zones for younger children 0-3 years (Infants and toddlers), 4-7 years (Early childhood) and 8-12 years (Older children).
All details as per tender documents published 3.4.25
Contract 1. Stowmarket Recreation Ground Play Area development
Supplier
Contract value
- £370,000 excluding VAT
- £444,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
26 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 24 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 3 April 2026
- 2 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45236100 - Flatwork for miscellaneous sports installations
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Proludic Limited
- Companies House: 04455803
6 DOMINUS WAY
LEICESTER
LE191RP
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Stowmarket Recreation Ground Play Area development
Contracting authority
Stowmarket Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWH-4449-MRTX
Milton Road South
Stowmarket
IP141EZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@stowmarket.org
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government