THE REFURBISHEMNT OF THREE PIECES OF PLAY EQUIPMENT AND THE DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT, SAFETY SURFACING AND SEATING. TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF THE REMAINING OLD EQUIPMENT AND SURFACING

Applications are invited to tender for THE REFURBISHMENT OF A ROCKING HORSE, ROUNDABOUT AND SLIDE. THE REMOVAL OF THE REMAINING PLAY EQUIPMENT, ALL SAFETY SURFACING AND ONE BENCH.THE DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT, NEW SAFETY SURFACING AND SEATING. ONE EXISTING BENCH TO BE RETAINED.

The new facility will be located where the existing play facility currently stands on Hackleton Recreation Ground, Main Road, Hackleton, Northampton, NN7 2AB.

Monies for this project are available from CIL FUNDS and total circa £100,000 ex VAT.

The existing rocking horse, roundabout and slide are to be fully refurbished and included in the design of the new play area.

The successful contractor will supply and install new play equipment and safety surfacing suitable for children aged from toddler to young-teen. The design of the play area must include equipment which complies with the full identified age range. You are required to show how your chosen play equipment accommodates this age range.

The playground equipment should fit in with the rural aspect of the village.

The playground equipment should include the following criteria/activities: Swinging, Climbing, Sliding, Spinning, Balancing and include a Zip Line

The play area layout should be designed such that the equipment intended for younger children is grouped separately and together, and not within or amongst the equipment intended for older users. This area for younger users should also include seating for parents/minders. We do have one bench and one litter bin which is to be retained within the new design The successful contractor will need to show the inclusive play value of their design. A fully inclusive playground promotes the social model of disability where barriers to play are designed out. It enables self-esteem and builds confidence as well as encouraging independence

All equipment, surfacing and fencing shall be manufactured, tested, installed and conform to the relevant British and European Standards

The play equipment must also comply with the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act).

Tenders are to be submitted in writing in a sealed, marked envelope, addressed to Mrs Alison Benson, Hackleton Parish Clerk, C/o Rookery Lodge, Preston Deanery, Northampton, NN7 2DY.

Written tenders are to be received by 12 noon on the 10th March 2023

Prospective companies and businesses are prohibited from contacting councillors or staff to encourage or support their tender.

For further details please email: clerk@hackletonparishcouncil.gov.uk

Tenders received via email will not be considered.

The Parish Council reserves the right to: Carry out due diligence checks on the awarded provider. Abandon the procurement process at any stage without any liability to the Parish Council; and or require the Potential Provider to clarify its quotation in writing and if the Potential Provider fails to respond satisfactorily, this may result in the Potential Provider not being selected.

Additional information: UPDATE 16th February 2023. The rocking horse and roundabout are to rubbed back to bare metal and re-painted.

UPDATE: 9th February 2023. The Parish Council is looking for metal equipment not wooden equipment.