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Prior Information Notice

Outdoor Play and Sports Facilities

  • First published: 28 July 2025
  • Last modified: 28 July 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05607a
Published by:
Scotland Excel
Authority ID:
AA20796
Publication date:
28 July 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This framework is for the design, supply, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of outdoor play and sports facilities which include, but are not limited to, outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks, outdoor learning areas, multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Scotland Excel

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street

Paisley

PA1 1AR

UK

Telephone: +44 1414888230

E-mail: construction@scotland-excel.org.uk

NUTS: UKM83

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Outdoor Play and Sports Facilities

Reference number: 0925

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

This framework is for the design, supply, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of outdoor play and sports facilities which include, but are not limited to, outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks, outdoor learning areas, multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 60 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Design, Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

37535200

43325000

45112723

45236210

71000000

71242000

45210000

45233293

45000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of outdoor play areas which will include outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks and outdoor learning areas.

Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Installation of Outdoor Play Areas

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

43325000

71242000

45112723

45236210

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover supply and installation of outdoor play areas which will include outdoor play parks, outdoor gym parks and outdoor learning areas.

Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Design, Supply and Installation of Multi-Use Games Areas

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45212220

71242000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of multi-use games areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they

wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Design, Supply and Installation of Wheeled Sports Areas

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71242000

45233200

45233293

37410000

45000000

45212100

45212000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of wheeled sports areas for use by a variety of wheeled sports including, but not limited to, skateboards, micro scooters, BMX and inline skates. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they

wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Design of Artificial Surfaces

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71220000

71242000

71320000

45212100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design of artificial surfaces which includes, but is not limited to, second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) pitches intended for sports such as football, hockey and rugby.

Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Design, Supply and Installation of Artificial Surfaces

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71242000

37410000

45000000

45212100

45112720

45212210

45212213

45212221

45212290

45236000

45236119

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover design, supply and installation of artificial surfaces which includes, but is not limited to, second generation (2G) and third generation (3G) pitches intended for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Installation of safety surfacing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45236110

45236119

45112723

45236210

45000000

45112720

45212213

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover supply and installation of safety surfacing in outdoor play areas including outdoor play parks, outdoor gyms and outdoor learning areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to offer for the select geographical regions across scotland they wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Installation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45112720

45212210

45212221

43325000

45112723

45236000

45000000

45233293

45212140

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover installation of outdoor play parks. outdoor gyms, outdoor learning areas, safer surfaces, Multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to offer for the select geographical regions across Scotland they wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Annual Inspection

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

71630000

71631000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will primarily cover annual inspection of outdoor play parks however may also include other inspections for outdoor play areas, outdoor gym areas, outdoor learning areas and Multi-Use Games Areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to offer for the select geographical regions across Scotland they wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Maintenance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

45212290

50870000

77320000

77313000

45212213

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover maintenance and repair of outdoor play areas, outdoor gym areas, multi-use games areas, wheeled sports areas and artificial surfaces.

Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select geographical regions across Scotland they wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Delivery

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

37535200

43325000

37440000

19710000

14211000

33682000

37410000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM


Main site or place of performance:

Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

It is anticipated that this lot will cover supply and deliver equipment relating to outdoor play areas, outdoor learning areas, safer surfaces, outdoor gym areas, artificial surfaces, wheeled sports areas and multi-use games areas and any further ancillary materials, components, surfacing or fencing related to these areas. Whilst this is a national framework for Scotland, tenderers will be able to select which geographical areas (by local authority area) they wish to service.

II.2.14) Additional information

NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such may be subject to change.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

11/11/2025

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 Scottish Councils, associate members, together with

any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working)(Scotland) Act 2014.

For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk

At this stage there is an opportunity for all interested parties to complete an accompanying survey (Please use the following link): https://www.cognitoforms.com/scotlandexcel1/_0925outdoorplayandsportssupplierpinsurvey and subsequently meet

with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework.

We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting to take place over Microsoft teams. Meetings

will be allocated on a first come first serve basis and will be held between, Wednesday 30 July 2025 until Wednesday 13 August 2025. Please email construction@scotland-excel.org.uk or complete the relevant section of the survey if you are interested in arranging a meeting.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=793166.

(SC Ref:793166)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

16/07/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71220000 Architectural design services Architectural and related services
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Construction and Real Estate
45210000 Building construction work Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45000000 Construction work Construction and Real Estate
45212000 Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants Building construction work
45212221 Construction work in connection with structures for sports ground Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
45212100 Construction work of leisure facilities Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
71320000 Engineering design services Engineering services
37440000 Fitness equipments Sports goods and equipment
45236000 Flatwork Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
45236210 Flatwork for childrens play area Flatwork
45236110 Flatwork for sports fields Flatwork
45233293 Installation of street furniture Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
45112723 Landscaping work for playgrounds Excavating and earthmoving work
45112720 Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas Excavating and earthmoving work
45212220 Multi-purpose sports facilities construction work Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
37410000 Outdoor sports equipment Sports goods and equipment
43325000 Park and playground equipment Construction equipment
77313000 Parks maintenance services Planting and maintenance services of green areas
37535200 Playground equipment Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
71242000 Project and design preparation, estimation of costs Architectural, engineering and planning services
45212140 Recreation installation Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
50870000 Repair and maintenance services of playground equipment Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
45212290 Repair and maintenance work in connection with sports facilities Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
45236119 Repair work on sports fields Flatwork
33682000 Rubber tiles Pharmaceutical articles
14211000 Sand Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates
45212210 Single-purpose sports facilities construction work Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
45212213 Sport markings works Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
77320000 Sports fields maintenance services Horticultural services
19710000 Synthetic rubber Synthetic rubber and fibres
71630000 Technical inspection and testing services Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
71631000 Technical inspection services Technical inspection and testing services
45233200 Various surface works Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
construction@scotland-excel.org.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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