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Design and installation of outdoor gym equipment at Greatness Recreation Ground, Mill Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 5BX.

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Sevenoaks Town Council

LOCATION

South East England, United Kingdom

VALUE

£24,000

DEADLINE

February 28, 2026 at 23:59

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

37535200

REFERENCE

008554-2026

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Original Tender Description

Background Greatness Recreation Ground has become more and more popular as a local open space facility. It is developing from an original open space recreation ground into a more formal park. This is likely to only increase with a neighbouring development of approximately 900 dwellings to be started within the next five years. It is also the home of the very successful Sevenoaks Town Football Club, which brings many visitors to the park. During 2026 the football club's new pavilion is due to be completed. Bearing in mind all these changes Sevenoaks Town Council carried out a community survey relating to the future of the open space and its facilities. From the responses it was clear that the current Outdoor Gym Equipment which has been in place for fifteen years needed to be reviewed and upgraded. Following consultation, it was also agreed to move its location to enable users to access without crossing the field. The new location will also be closer to the new pavilion which will have toilets and a café. Key Points 1. The tender is for new outdoor gym equipment installed on safety surface. 2. Minimum of three pieces of equipment. 3. To create a wetpour base under each piece of equipment which compiles with BSEN 1176 and has a minimum guarantee of 2 years but preferably longer. A maintenance plan is a desirable extra service we would like. The product should have been tested in accordance with BS EN 1177 and BS EN 7188. 4. Timetable • May 2026 public consultation on preferred options A1 size image of outdoor gym to be provided. • July 2026 appointment of contractor • October 2026 installation 5. Size of Outdoor Gym Area Existing: Approx 11.5m length x 7.3m width New: Approx 11.5m length x 7.3 width, with scope for reduction depending on scale of proposed equipment 6. Only tenderers with a current API (Association of Play Industries) membership will be considered for the project. 7. A site visit is advised in preparation of your tender to assess access etc. Budget for the Project Maximum budget for the play area project is £20,000.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Tenderers must hold a current membership with the Association of Play Industries (API).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The proposed solution must include new outdoor gym equipment.
  • A minimum of three pieces of outdoor gym equipment must be provided.
  • The equipment must be installed on a safety surface.
  • A wetpour base must be created under each piece of equipment.
  • The wetpour base must comply with BSEN 1176.
  • The wetpour base must have a minimum guarantee of 2 years (longer preferred).
  • The product (equipment and/or surface) must have been tested in accordance with BS EN 1177 and BS EN 7188.
  • The proposed outdoor gym area should fit within approximately 11.5m length x 7.3m width, with scope for reduction depending on the scale of proposed equipment.
  • A maintenance plan for the equipment/surface is a desirable extra service.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The maximum budget for the project is £20,000.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • An A1 size image of the proposed outdoor gym must be provided with the tender.
  • Tenders must be submitted by the deadline: 2026-02-28T23:59:00+00:00.
  • A site visit is advised in preparation for the tender to assess access and other site conditions.
  • The tender proposal should present preferred options suitable for a public consultation scheduled for May 2026.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data008554-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Sevenoaks Town Council seeks API-member contractors to supply and install a minimum of three pieces of outdoor gym equipment on a compliant wetpour safety surface at Greatness Recreation Ground, with a maximum budget of £20,000.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data008554-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This tender is for the supply and installation of new outdoor gym equipment with a safety wetpour base at Greatness Recreation Ground, requiring a minimum of three pieces, adherence to specific safety standards, a budget of £20,000, and mandatory API membership for bidders.
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Official PDF Version
General Information008554-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Sevenoaks Town Council seeks tenders for the design and installation of new outdoor gym equipment, including a wetpour safety surface, at Greatness Recreation Ground, with a budget of £20,000, requiring tenderers to hold current API membership.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents008554-2026.html
Summary:
Sevenoaks Town Council seeks tenders from API-member contractors for the design and installation of new outdoor gym equipment, including a wetpour safety surface, at Greatness Recreation Ground, with a minimum of three pieces and a budget of £20,000.

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63
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents a clear scope for outdoor gym equipment but suffers from significant issues regarding fairness due to restrictive eligibility criteria and a lack of specified evaluation criteria, impacting transparency and competition.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines a clear procedure type and CPV code, and mandates adherence to relevant BSEN standards. However, the absence of a clear reveal date and the highly specific API membership requirement raise concerns about transparency and potential limitations on competition, which could be challenged under procurement regulations.

Missing tender reveal date
API membership requirement is highly restrictive
Clarity65/100

The project description and technical requirements for the gym equipment and safety surface are generally clear and well-documented. However, the critical omission of explicit evaluation criteria significantly reduces the clarity for potential bidders on how their proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information, financial details, timeline, and location are adequately provided. The technical requirements are also well-defined. Nevertheless, the absence of specified evaluation criteria represents a major gap in the tender documentation, hindering bidders' ability to submit fully aligned proposals.

Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness40/100

While the value is disclosed and the procedure is open, the mandatory requirement for tenderers to hold a current API (Association of Play Industries) membership is highly restrictive. This significantly limits the pool of potential bidders and could be perceived as tailoring requirements to a specific segment of the market, thereby undermining fair competition. The lack of e-submission also creates an unnecessary barrier.

API membership requirement is highly restrictive, potentially limiting competition
No e-submission facility
Practicality60/100

The tender provides a clear contract start date and duration, and the budget is specified. However, the lack of electronic submission capabilities is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders and the contracting authority.

No electronic submission (e-submission) supported
Data Consistency85/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. A minor inconsistency exists between the estimated value stated in EUR (24,000) and the maximum budget specified in GBP (£20,000), though these values are broadly comparable.

Minor currency inconsistency between estimated value (EUR) and budget (GBP)
Sustainability30/100

The tender does not explicitly incorporate any green procurement, social, or innovation-focused criteria. This indicates a missed opportunity to leverage the procurement process for broader public policy objectives beyond the immediate service delivery.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No social aspects considered

Strengths

Clear project description and technical requirements
Value and budget are disclosed
CPV code and relevant standards (BSEN) are specified
Contract duration and start date are provided
Documents are available for review

Concerns

Mandatory API membership significantly restricts competition
Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
No electronic submission facility
Missing tender reveal date impacts transparency
Lack of sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Re-evaluate the mandatory API membership requirement to ensure broader competition or provide robust justification for its necessity.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and allow bidders to submit targeted proposals.
3. Implement an e-submission platform to streamline the bidding process and enhance accessibility for all potential suppliers.

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