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Papplewick QEII Playground and associated works refurbishment

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Deadline
21 days left
April 17, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
009900-2026
Value
£144,000
Location
North East England, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 04, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 17, 2026

Contract Start Date

July 02, 2026

Budget
£144,000
Duration
3 months
Location
North East England
Type
Open Procedure
69
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The council is seeking costed proposals for the re-design of the playground, including detailed designs, alternative equipment options, material recommendations, project plans, problem management plans, obtaining permissions, removal of existing items, supply and installation of new items and safety surfacing, ground works, adherence to Health and Safety procedures, provision of a project manager, and equipment/workmanship warranties. An independent inspection may also be arranged.

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Requirements & Qualifications

33 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (6)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (22)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS6
--Submit proposals by 2026-04-17T15:00:00+01:00.
--Proposals must include detailed designs, drawings, and specifications.
--Proposals must include alternative equipment options with advantages and disadvantages explained.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender description or document summaries.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Be a qualified supplier.
--Be an experienced supplier.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS22
--Re-design the playground to include required components within a new enlarged footprint.
--Provide detailed designs, including drawings and specifications.
--Ensure designs take account of the Play Area Accessibility Statement in Appendix 4.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Provide costed proposals.
--Include detailed costings as part of the project and installation/commissioning plan.

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Documents

5 documents available with AI summaries

Attachment A-11423HTM
A-11423.html

This document is a 'Page not found' error from the Find a Tender website, indicating the actual content of Attachment A-11423 is currently unavailable.

OCDS RecordDOC
009900-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record provides structured data about a tender from Papplewick Parish Council seeking proposals for the comprehensive re-design, supply, and installation of playground equipment, including detailed plans, groundworks, and project management.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
009900-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS Release Package provides the official, structured data publication of the Papplewick Parish Council's open tender for the comprehensive re-design, supply, and installation of playground equipment.

Official PDF VersionPDF
009900-2026_official.pdf

This document is a tender notice from Papplewick Parish Council seeking costed proposals from qualified and experienced suppliers for the comprehensive re-design, supply, installation, and project management of the Papplewick QEII Playground refurbishment, including all associated groundworks, landscaping, and safety surfacing.

Tender NoticeHTM
009900-2026.html

Papplewick Parish Council is seeking costed proposals from qualified and experienced suppliers for the comprehensive redesign, supply, installation, and commissioning of the QEII Playground and associated works, including detailed designs, project management, and warranties.

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69
Good

Tender Quality Score

Overall, the tender documentation is clear regarding the scope of work, but it has significant deficiencies in evaluation criteria and document accessibility, impacting fairness and completeness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type and CPV code are correctly defined, and there are no disputes. Key concerns include the missing reveal date, the 'Page not found' status for a listed document (Attachment A-11423), and the lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds detailed in the AI summary, which are compliance gaps.

Missing reveal date
Document 'Attachment A-11423' is 'Page not found'
Clarity80/100

The description of the work scope and the AI-extracted requirements are very clear and detailed. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly reduces the clarity for bidders on how their proposals will be judged.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information, deadlines, and value are present. Significant omissions include the lack of evaluation criteria and the 'Page not found' status for a listed document. References to 'Section 3' and 'Appendix 4' in the description without clear corresponding documents also indicate incompleteness.

No evaluation criteria specified
Document 'Attachment A-11423' is 'Page not found'
Fairness50/100

The absence of specified evaluation criteria is a critical fairness issue, as bidders cannot understand how their proposals will be assessed. The 'Page not found' document also creates an uneven playing field. While requirements do not appear tailored to a specific company, the procedural flaws severely undermine transparency and equal opportunity. The lack of e-submission is a minor drawback.

No evaluation criteria specified
Document 'Attachment A-11423' is 'Page not found'
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the lack of electronic submission support and the 'Page not found' status for a listed document are significant practical impediments for potential bidders.

No e-submission support
Document 'Attachment A-11423' is 'Page not found'
Data Consistency90/100

Dates are logical and consistent, and there are no disputes or suspensions. Minor data gaps include the empty 'Liable Person' field, missing procedure codes, and the absence of a reveal date.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
Missing procedure codes
Sustainability50/100

The tender documentation does not explicitly incorporate green, social, or innovation criteria into the evaluation or requirements for suppliers. While the project itself (a playground) has inherent social value, this represents a missed opportunity for modern procurement practices.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit social criteria

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the scope of work
Comprehensive AI-extracted technical requirements
Transparent disclosure of estimated value and key dates (submission, contract start, duration)
Appropriate CPV code and defined procedure type
No active disputes or suspensions

Concerns

Critical absence of specified evaluation criteria
'Page not found' error for a listed tender document (Attachment A-11423)
Lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds in the AI summary
No support for electronic submission
Missing reveal date and empty procedure codes/liable person

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish clear and objective evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and transparency.
2. Rectify the 'Page not found' error for Attachment A-11423 and ensure all referenced documents (e.g., Section 3, Appendix 4) are accessible.
3. Consider enabling electronic submission for future tenders to enhance accessibility and efficiency.

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