Decision details

A procurement exercise has been undertaken by officers from the Council’s Procurement team using the ITQ form of tender invitation to identify preferred suppliers for supply of bow top fencing for Ipswich Garden Suburb play area project.

Four bids were submitted, a validation process was carried out by officers from the Council’s procurement and parks teams and the bid submitted by Newton Forge was found to demonstrate value for money and quality for the fencing required.

The decision made was to award a contract to Newton Forge for the supply of bow top fencing for the IGS Visitor Centre’s play area.

The estimated total value of this contract is £25,536.50 for the purchase and supply of bow top fencing.

The planting of the trees will be carried out by the Council’s Landscaping Team.

The bow top fencing is part of the creation a DEAP play area at the IGS Country Park.

To award a contract to Newton Forge.

Reason:

To supply the bow top fencing for the IGS Visitor Centre’s play area.