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Design, Supply and Installation of Play Area Equipment

Great Massingham Parish Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:14.

Opportunity overview

Great Massingham Parish Council invites tenders from experienced and suitably qualified suppliers for the design, supply and installation of play equipment and supporting features at the village playground behind the Village Hall, Station Road, Great Massingham, Norfolk. This contract is split into two phases. Suppliers may bid for one or both phases. Detailed technical drawings are not required at this stage, but suppliers should provide clear written descriptions, indicative pricing, and an outline of their proposed approach. A collaborative design process with the Council and Working Group will follow selection.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.CO

Matched by number
Contract value
£210k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
27 Jul 2025
Award ID
045176-2025-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 08811280
Location
Saffron Walden, UKH3, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV45212140 — Recreation installation
  • CPV37535200 — Playground equipment

Lots

  • Project Scope Phase 1 - Approx. £70,000 - Expansion of Under-5s play area, including: - Wet pour rubber surfacing - More challenging play features - Bird-deterrent measures (e.g. covered play sections) - Removal of outdoor gym; installation of inclusive seating - Construction of timber round/hexagonal outdoor classroom (accessible, partially enclosed, with seating) - Safety upgrades to retained equipment (e.g. chain replacement, surface repairs), reuse of existing fencing - Tree planting and minor landscaping (e.g. hornbeam, birch, field maple) - Optional: Cradle zip wire for toddlers Phase 2 - Approx. £140,000 - Removal of zip wire, mound slide and old swing set - Installation of large tower/multiplay structure with zoned equipment for varied age groups, connected to existing mound - New zip wire installation at rear of site - Sensory/quiet zone using adjacent flower meadow - Fully inclusive surfacing, accessible paths and improved entry points - Wayfinding signage, bins, and other inclusive features *Note: Phase elements may shift depending on design outcomes.*Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-056129
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
29 Jul 2025, 19:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
29 Jul 2025, 19:00

Tender Period

Ends
28 Jul 2025

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Design and Play Value (50%) - Quality, creativity and suitability of design - Provision for a wide age range (1-15 years) - Inclusive features: sensory play, ground-level equipment, accessible surfaces - Zoning for active and quiet play, and clear layout for supervision - Use of sustainable, low-maintenance, and nature-integrated materials - Compliance with BS EN 1176 and 1177 Costs and Value for Money (35%) - Cost-effectiveness in relation to the phase budgets - Long-term durability and maintenance efficiency - Adaptability and scalability of proposed design Delivery, Experience and Flexibility (15%) - Demonstrated experience with parish or rural play projects - Ability to meet fixed timescales (especially Phase 1 deadline) - Willingness to adjust to evolving requirements, funding conditions, and community input - Post-installation support and servicing - Two relevant references from previous clients - Evidence of suitable insurance coverage
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
45212140
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recreation installation

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
Project Scope Phase 1 - Approx. £70,000 - Expansion of Under-5s play area, including: - Wet pour rubber surfacing - More challenging play features - Bird-deterrent measures (e.g. covered play sections) - Removal of outdoor gym; installation of inclusive seating - Construction of timber round/hexagonal outdoor classroom (accessible, partially enclosed, with seating) - Safety upgrades to retained equipment (e.g. chain replacement, surface repairs), reuse of existing fencing - Tree planting and minor landscaping (e.g. hornbeam, birch, field maple) - Optional: Cradle zip wire for toddlers Phase 2 - Approx. £140,000 - Removal of zip wire, mound slide and old swing set - Installation of large tower/multiplay structure with zoned equipment for varied age groups, connected to existing mound - New zip wire installation at rear of site - Sensory/quiet zone using adjacent flower meadow - Fully inclusive surfacing, accessible paths and improved entry points - Wayfinding signage, bins, and other inclusive features *Note: Phase elements may shift depending on design outcomes.*

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Costs and Value for Money
Type
cost
Description
35%

Contract period

Duration In Days
360

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Great Massingham Parish Council - Norfolk, PE32 2HN

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Entry 2
Region
UKH16

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
37535200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Playground equipment

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-154919
Name
Great Massingham Parish Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH16
Locality
Fakenham
Postal Code
NR219PW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Byanoak Leicester Road South Creake

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Great Massingham Parish Council
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister

Contact

Name
Great Massingham
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-154920
Name
Great Massingham Parish Council

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
King's Lynn
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Great Massingham Parish Council

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-08811280
Name
Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.CO

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH3
Locality
Saffron Walden
Country Name
United Kingdom

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
08811280
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.CO

Award information

Award 1
Id
045176-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-08811280
Name
Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.CO

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
045176-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
045176-2025-1
Date Signed
28 Jul 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
210,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Fakenham · UKH16 · NR219PW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH
  • Delivery location · UKH16

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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