Tender Opportunity - North Seaton Colliery Play Area

1. Introduction Ashington Town Council invites qualified and experienced play area developers to tender for the planning, consultation, design, and installation of a new play area at North Seaton Colliery. This tender forms part of our selection process to identify a supplier, with detailed designs and final costs to be developed following a community consultation process.

2. Project Overview The Council seeks to develop a new play area at North Seaton Colliery, Links View, Ashington that delivers:  An accessible play space for children of all abilities.  Sustainable design and materials.  Equipment that encourages imaginative and physical play.  A space that reflects the needs and desires of the local community.  A facility that enhances the local environment.

3. Approach The Council will shortlist suppliers, following submissions. Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to a presentation.  Selection of Supplier: Based on capability, experience, approach to community engagement, and sustainable design principles.  Development Phase: Following selection, the appointed supplier will lead community engagement and develop detailed designs and costings.

4. Budget Considerations It is important to note that:  The total budget for this project is not yet finalised, but is expected to be in the region of £50,000 - £60,000.  Funding will comprise a combination of external funding and capital funds set aside by the Council.  The budget flexibility allows designs to be scaled according to funding secured.  Value for money will be a consideration in the final design approval.

4.1 Clarification of Funding Timeline While the total budget is yet to be finalised, the Council expects to firm up funding upon completion of the design and cost estimation phase. Tenderers should be prepared to propose scalable options that can be adapted based on available funding.

5. Procurement Process This tender is being conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. As the contract value exceeds £25,000 but falls below the current procurement threshold, this opportunity will be advertised on Contracts Finder.

6. Contact Information For enquiries and submissions: Sarah Eden - Executive Officer/RFO Ashington Town Council Town Hall, 65 Station Road Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RU Direct Dial Deskphone: (01670) 338775 Mobile: 07931538785 E-mail: [email protected]

7. Notes This tender is part of a two-stage process to select a supplier. Detailed designs and final costs will be agreed upon appointment.

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