Play Ground Refurbishment x 2

Ingoldmells Parish Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to design, supply and install new play equipment and associated safety surfacing at two existing play areas within Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire. The proposed works are intended to provide attractive, inclusive and accessible play opportunities for children ranging from toddlers through to approximately 14 years of age. The procurement is divided into two lots: • Lot 1 - Glebe Park, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire PE25 1NU Design, supply and installation of new play equipment, associated safety surfacing and all necessary ancillary works Estimated maximum value: £60,000 excluding VAT. • Lot 2 - Chapel Road, Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire PE25 1NA Design, supply and installation of new play equipment, associated safety surfacing and all necessary ancillary works Estimated maximum value: £60,000 excluding VAT. Tenderers may submit a tender for either one lot or both lots. The Council reserves the right to award either or both lots, subject to the outcome of the tender process, availability of funding and the Council's formal approval to proceed. Equipment and Design Requirements The proposed play areas must provide a suitable range of play opportunities for the intended age groups from toddlers to 14 years old and should incorporate inclusive and accessible play opportunities wherever reasonably practicable. All equipment, surfacing and installation works must comply with all applicable legislation, regulations and relevant British/European standards, including BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177, as applicable to the equipment and surfacing proposed. Tenderers must provide details of the proposed equipment, including manufacturers, product references, materials, age ranges, dimensions, fall heights, safety zones and proposed surfacing. The Council would prefer to avoid timber/wooden play equipment and would favour durable, low-maintenance materials. Tenderers should clearly identify the principal m