Tender for Play Area Development, North Seaton Colliery

Description

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Evaluation Criteria
Tenders will be evaluated on:
Technical capability and products (25%) 
	Design approach and philosophy
	Equipment quality and innovation
	Technical expertise in play area development
Previous experience (25%) 
	Track record of similar community play projects
	Evidence of successful community engagement
	References and case studies
Ethics and Environmental Responsibility (30%) 
	Sustainability of materials and processes
	Accessibility and inclusivity approach
	Environmental impact considerations
Presentation (20%) 
	Clarity & structure of the proposal (5%)
	Depth of understanding of project requirements (5%)
	Approach to community engagement (5%)
	Responses to questions during Q&A (5%)
For enquiries and submissions:
Sarah Eden - Executive Officer/RFO
Ashington Town Council
Town Hall, 65 Station Road
Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RU
Direct Dial Desk phone: (01670) 338775
Mobile: 07931538785
E-mail: [email protected]