INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) Norton in Hales Playground Refurbishment

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    "name": "Norton in Hales Parish Council"
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  "date": "2026-02-10T17:10:38Z",
  "id": "012138-2026",
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      "address": {
        "country": "GB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "locality": "Whitchurch",
        "postalCode": "SY13 2BS",
        "region": "UKG22",
        "streetAddress": "Ivy Rose Cottage Cruckmoor Lane"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "cllrdcliff@nortoninhales-pc.gov.uk"
      },
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        "url": "https://www.nortoninhales-pc.gov.uk"
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      "name": "Norton in Hales Parish Council",
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    "description": "Norton in Hales Parish Council invites experienced playground designers/installers to submit a tender for the design, supply and installation of new play equipment and associated safety surfacing. The play area is intended for children ranging from toddlers to mid-teens and shall provide innovative, inclusive play opportunities with a minimum expected operational lifespan of 20 years.\nAll works, equipment and impact absorbing surfacing (IAS) must be manufactured, tested and installed to relevant British and European standards (including BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177).\nProject Background and Objectives\nThe Council is proposing to replace existing playground equipment and install new equipment with appropriate safety surfacing within the fenced play area located in the village playing field.\nThe design brief has been developed by a Council playground working group with community consultation. The Council\u0027s aim is to create an innovative, inclusive, modern play space that acts as a community hub and offers play facilities for all abilities.\nLifecycle cost, ease of maintenance, availability of spare parts and environmental performance will be important considerations in tender evaluation.\nScope of Works\nIt is proposed that suitable site set up including a welfare unit, space for material storage, a secured site and waste removal will be provided FOC. However, please include these items as additional line items that can be considered outside of the budget should the Parish Council decide to include them in the contract\nBase Scope (within budget)\n\u2022\tDesign development and detailed layout drawings suitable for construction and approvals.\n\u2022\tSupply and installation of new play equipment suitable for ages from toddlers to mid-teens.\n\u2022\tSupply and installation of compliant impact-absorbing safety surfacing where required.\n\u2022\tTemporary works, setting out, foundations, fixings and all associated installation activities.\n\u2022\tReinstatement of disturbed ground, fencing interfaces, paths, kerbs and adjacent features affected by the works.\n\u2022\tProvision of O\u0026M information, maintenance schedules, inspection regimes and asset data for Council handover.\n\u2022\tCommissioning and facilitation of an independent RoSPA Post-Installation Inspection (PII) and closure of all defects noted before handover.",
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        "id": "A-11774",
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    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-02-23T23:59:59Z"
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    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
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        "awardCriteria": {
          "description": "Tenders will be evaluated using a 0-5 scoring system against the criteria and weightings below. Evidence must be clear and directly referenced in your submission.\nCriterion\tWeighting\nPlay Value\t35%\nDesign Rationale\t20%\nDurability (assessed over 30 years)\t20%\nInclusivity\t15%\nProgramme of works\t5%\nReferences\t5%\nScoring definitions:\nScore\tDefinition\n0\tUnacceptable - non-compliant/deficient\n1\tPoor - limited response lacking detail\n2\tBelow expectations - minimal achievement with weaknesses/omissions\n3\tAdequate - reasonable achievement with weaknesses/omissions\n4\tGood - comprehensive, detailed and relevant\n5\tExcellent - exceptional submission demonstrating high ability and understanding\nThe Council reserves the right to seek clarification, interview tenderers, or request best and final offers. Unclear or incomplete tenders may be discounted."
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        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2026-07-01T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00"
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        "options": {
          "description": "Picnic benches, benches and bins"
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        "value": {
          "amount": 60000,
          "amountGross": 72000,
          "currency": "GBP"
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    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
    "status": "active",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "Norton-in-Hales Parish Council, Ivy Rose Cottage, Cruckmoor Lane, Prees Green, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2BS",
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    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-03-11T13:00:00Z"
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    "title": "INVITATION TO TENDER (ITT) Norton in Hales Playground Refurbishment",
    "value": {
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      "amountGross": 72000,
      "currency": "GBP"
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