Scope
Description
Supply and installation of new play equipment (ages from 2 - 14 years) including play area surfacing. The principal focus of the new play equipment is imagination and inclusivity, providing play items for 2-14-year-old age group.
The Council is seeking a play area which incorporates imagination, challenge, and excitement for the target age group. The list of play equipment items is intentionally generic by description, allowing Contractors to use their innovation and experience from within their own organisations and product ranges.
The Council is content with a range of materials to be use. The Council would seek to see the use of sustainable or environmentally friendly products which are durable in nature.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 12 June 2026
- 2 months, 13 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 37535200 - Playground equipment
- 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 45212140 - Recreation installation
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
1) Presentations
2) Public consultation over concepts received
3) Land and Property Committee meet to decide on the concept they will propose to Full Council
4) Full Council meeting 10th February
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 January 2026, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
all tenders are to be emailed to town.clerk@somertontowncouncil.gov.uk
or by posted to
Edgar Hall, 8 Cary Court, Somerton Business Park, Somerton TA11 6SB
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Score will be marked on
1) Imagination and inclusivity
2) Innovation and experience
3) Quality of submission, concept and design
4) Sustainable or environmentally friendly products
5) Durability and quality
6) Range of play values and disciplines physical and social growth of users
7) Nature Connection
8) Age-Appropriate Zoning
9) Outcome of Public consultation over concepts received
10) Cost
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Somerton Town Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPG-3542-CGNJ
Edgar Hall, Unit 8 Cary Court, Somerton Business Park
Somerton
TA11 6SB
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government