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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Trowbridge Town Council |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £36,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £36,000 |
| Release Date: | 8 September 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 30 October 2026 |
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Best Value Scoring Matrix Tenders will be evaluated on best value rather than lowest price alone, with the primary emphasis on play value to children in the junior age range. Each criterion is scored 0-5 and multiplied by its weighting to give a weighted score out of 100. Criterion Weighting Score (0-5) What is being assessed Play value & variety of play experience for the junior age range 40% 0-5 Range and richness of play patterns offered (e.g. climbing, sliding, balance, agility, social play) for the target age group Age-appropriateness & play value (typically ages 5-12) 15% 0-5 Suitability of scale and challenge level for the junior age range specifically, not a scaled-up toddler unit Build quality & durability of materials 15% 0-5 Specification of materials, finish and expected service life Compliance & safety certification 10% 0-5 Conformity with BS EN 1176 / BS EN 1177 (or successor standards) and a satisfactory RoSPA post-installation inspection Price / value for money 15% 0-5 Not lowest cost alone - overall value relative to play value and quality offered Warranty & aftercare support 5% 0-5 Length and scope of warranty; availability of spare parts and maintenance support Total 100% Scoring guide: Score Meaning 0 Does not meet the requirement / no information provided 1 Poor - significant shortfall against the requirement 2 Below average - partially meets the requirement 3 Satisfactory - meets the requirement 4 Good - exceeds the requirement in some respects 5 Excellent - fully meets and clearly exceeds the requirement Weighted score = (raw score ÷ 5) × weighting. The tender with the highest total weighted score out of 100 will be recommended for award.
Trowbridge Town Council is inviting quotations from suitably experienced play equipment suppliers/installers to remove the existing junior multiplay unit at Paxcroft Brook Play Area and supply and install a replacement unit of similar scale and function.
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Application Deadline
30 October 2026
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Estimated Value
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| 23 October 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 1 February 2027 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 1 April 2027 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 2 months |
| Award Criteria: | Best Value Scoring Matrix Tenders will be evaluated on best value rather than lowest price alone, with the primary emphasis on play value to children in the junior age range. Each criterion is scored 0-5 and multiplied by its weighting to give a weighted score out of 100. Criterion Weighting Score (0-5) What is being assessed Play value & variety of play experience for the junior age range 40% 0-5 Range and richness of play patterns offered (e.g. climbing, sliding, balance, agility, social play) for the target age group Age-appropriateness & play value (typically ages 5-12) 15% 0-5 Suitability of scale and challenge level for the junior age range specifically, not a scaled-up toddler unit Build quality & durability of materials 15% 0-5 Specification of materials, finish and expected service life Compliance & safety certification 10% 0-5 Conformity with BS EN 1176 / BS EN 1177 (or successor standards) and a satisfactory RoSPA post-installation inspection Price / value for money 15% 0-5 Not lowest cost alone - overall value relative to play value and quality offered Warranty & aftercare support 5% 0-5 Length and scope of warranty; availability of spare parts and maintenance support Total 100% Scoring guide: Score Meaning 0 Does not meet the requirement / no information provided 1 Poor - significant shortfall against the requirement 2 Below average - partially meets the requirement 3 Satisfactory - meets the requirement 4 Good - exceeds the requirement in some respects 5 Excellent - fully meets and clearly exceeds the requirement Weighted score = (raw score ÷ 5) × weighting. The tender with the highest total weighted score out of 100 will be recommended for award. |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06f40d |
| Notice Reference: | 084663-2026 |