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Play Area Surfacing Framework

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Deadline
17 days left
April 22, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
025610-2026
Value
£1,000,000
Location
Essex, United Kingdom
Published
March 28, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 20, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 15, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 22, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 31, 2026

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Budget
£1,000,000
Duration
48 months
Location
Essex
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Chelmsford City Council, in the heart of Essex, has within its stated priorities the creation and development of high-quality public spaces. Seventeen of Chelmsford City Council’s main parks across the city received the Green Flag status in 2021 with two new sites- Galleywood Common and Frankland fields receiving a green flag award for the first-time last year. The council owns around 100 play areas and as part of their maintenance plan will establish a framework of up to six suitable suppliers for the provision of Play Area Surfacing. Appointment to the framework will recognise excellence in the provision of wet-pour play surfaces, and only those companies selected for inclusion on the framework agreement will be asked to provide quotations for the playground refurbishment projects throughout the life of the framework agreement. This tender exercise is designed to select suppliers for inclusion on the framework agreement subsequent requests for quotations for individual projects will then be issued to all providers on the framework. All call off contracts for works under the terms of the framework agreement will be the subject of a mini-competition and confirmed by a Chelmsford City Council Official Order. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Surfacing-work-except-for-roads./6CCG4GUAK7 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6CCG4GUAK7

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Requirements & Qualifications

7 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (2)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS2
--Respond via the Delta eSourcing portal: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6CCG4GUAK7
--Further information available at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Surfacing-work-except-for-roads./6CCG4GUAK7
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--N/A
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Must be a suitable supplier for the provision of Play Area Surfacing.
--Must demonstrate excellence in the provision of wet-pour play surfaces.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--N/A
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--N/A

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Play Area Surfacing Framework is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and a defined scope. However, it lacks detailed evaluation criteria and specific sustainability considerations.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations, including the use of a proper CPV code and an open competition procedure. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered tight by some. No disputes are indicated. The procedure is 'Below threshold - open competition', which suggests adherence to relevant thresholds.

Clarity80/100

The description of the framework's purpose and the council's objectives is clear. The requirements for suppliers to demonstrate excellence in wet-pour play surfaces are specified. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria leaves some ambiguity regarding how suppliers will be assessed beyond the stated eligibility.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and contract start date. The CPV code and NUTS code are provided. However, the lack of content for the tender documents is a significant omission, hindering a full assessment of completeness.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open competition, allowing all suitable suppliers to apply. The estimated value is disclosed, and the process of using a framework with subsequent mini-competitions is a standard fair practice. The use of an e-sourcing portal promotes transparency. There are no apparent requirements tailored to specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies an e-submission process via the Delta eSourcing portal, which is practical. A contract start date and duration are provided. However, the 'Issues' section flags 'No e-submission' which contradicts the provided links, suggesting a potential inconsistency or misunderstanding in the AI extraction. Financing information is not explicitly detailed.

Potential inconsistency regarding e-submission (AI extraction vs. provided links)
Financing information not explicitly detailed
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The dates provided (submission deadline, contract start) appear logically sequenced. The AI-extracted 'Issues' regarding 'Missing reveal date' and 'No evaluation criteria specified' are noted, with the latter impacting clarity.

Missing reveal date (as flagged by AI)
Sustainability50/100

The tender mentions Green Flag status for parks, implying a focus on quality public spaces, but does not explicitly incorporate green procurement criteria, social aspects, or innovation into the tender requirements. It is not indicated as EU funded.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear title, reference, and organization details
Defined scope and objective for the framework
Use of an e-sourcing portal for transparency
Disclosure of estimated value and contract duration

Concerns

Lack of detailed evaluation criteria
Absence of content in tender documents
Limited explicit sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed evaluation criteria to enhance clarity and fairness.
2. Upload full tender documentation to allow for comprehensive review.
3. Consider incorporating specific sustainability and social value objectives.

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