Official UK procurement notice
Upgrade Coppice Close Play Area
Authority: Hatfield Town Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionTo carry out a refurbishment of Coppice Close Play Area (Hatfield). Companies are invited to submit proposed designs, a quotation for implementing those designs and confirmation that the entire works can be done by 18th July 2025.
The Council intend to take a two stage approach before awarding the contract.
Stage One: Tenders should be submitted by email by the deadline of 18th July 2025. All tenders will be assed against a set criteria (see documents attached).
Stage two: Up to four companies will be invited to present proposals in person or via zoom. With the winning bid to be confirmed by 25th April 2025.
Site visits are advised and appointments should be arranged with jane.anderson@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
CPV: Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) · Construction work · Recreational, cultural and sporting services
The lotProcurement structure
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- The company demonstrates its solvency and compliance with statutory requirements and industry best practice: The Council will conduct checks to ensure that the company bidding is a legitimate company in the UK which does not pose a financial, legal or reputational risk to Hatfield Town Council should they enter into a contract with them.
- The company confirms that all works can be delivered by Friday 18th July 2025.: This is a non-negotiable requirement for all works to be conducted and completed within this window.
- The proposal is within budget.: The proposal is delivered within the £65,000 set out.
- The proposal offers value for money.: The proposal demonstrates value for money (i.e the benefits realised for the upfront project costs and ongoing maintenance costs, can be considered efficient use of public money).
- Design (operational practicalities).: The proposed design is practical and meets the needs of users.
- Design (aesthetics).: The proposed design is appealing and will enhance the experience of users.
- The company demonstrates professionalism and competency.: The company can provide confidence to the Council that it can deliver a high-quality product within the timescales agreed and the budget agreed. References and case studies would be particularly welcomed.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 Mar 2025, 15:46 GMT
- Last source update
- 14 Mar 2025, 15:46 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 25 Apr 2025
- Authority reference
HTC 2025-002- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-009505- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed76Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 14 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 7 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Submission should be submitted to - Civic@hatfield-herts.gov.uk
Timeline
14 Mar 2025 → 25 Apr 2025 · 5 dates- Tender notice published14 Mar 2025, 15:46 GMT
- Clarification questions by7 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline14 Apr 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts25 Apr 2025, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by25 Apr 2025, 23:59 BST
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published14 Mar 2025, 15:46 GMTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Tender Document
- Bidding documents and specifications Criteria Document
Notices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender