Tender for Play Area Works within the Borough of Ards and North Down

A Addendum Notice
by ARDS AND NORTH DOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
2 year
Value
£5M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
24 Nov 2025
Delivery
01 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Deadline
12 Jan 2026 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

Tenders are sought by Ards and North Down Borough Council for the provision of new and replacement play areas, and play area maintenance within the Borough area.

Lot Division

1 Northern Area
  • Value: £3M

Provision of new and replacement play areas, and play area maintenance within the Northern Area (as defined in the tender documents) of the borough of Ards and North Down.

2 Southern Area
  • Value: £3M

Provision of new and replacement play areas, and play area maintenance within the Southern Area (as defined in the tender documents) of the borough of Ards and North Down.

Renewal Options

The Council anticipates that the Contract will commence on 1 April 2026 initially for a two-year period, with the option to extend the contract for a further 3x 12-month periods, reviewed annually and subject to the successful provider meeting the required standards and performance requirements.

Award Criteria

Technical Assessment - Design Concept Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of this criterion.
Technical Assessment - Play Value Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of this criterion.
Social Value Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of this criterion.
Cost - New and Replacement Play Areas Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of this criterion.
Cost - Predicted Year 1 Additional Costs Please see Document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of this criterion.

CPV Codes

  • 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
  • 50870000 - Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment
  • 37535200 - Playground equipment
  • 43325000 - Park and playground equipment
  • 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Due to a technical issue, only one Technical ability condition of participation was published within the previous tender notice. This amendment corrects this. The technical ability conditions of participation are: "a. Compliance with Marked Example's Minimum Requirements, b. Minimum Standards of Professional Ability and Experience, c. Health and Safety Questionnaire, d. Construction Method Statement, e. Waste Management (Facilities and Licences). Please see document A - Invitation to Tender for full details of the conditions of participation". Please note, no changes have been made to the conditions of participation included within the published tender documents.

Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-05e0d8
  • FTS 076365-2025

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