Published date: 20 May 2022
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Park and playground equipment - 43325000
Construction work - 45000000
Location of contract
BS22 7GD
Value of contract
£150,000
Procurement reference
SP/SENPlayAreaCB/May2022
Published date
20 May 2022
Closing date
24 June 2022
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
10 October 2022
Contract end date
31 December 2022
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for design and build of a SEN play area at Castle Batch Park in Weston-super-Mare. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements of the contract which include liaison and design of a Play Area, health & safety management and defect diagnosis.
Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Following a decision made by Weston-super-Mare Town Council in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with Contractors who pay the Real Living Wage to their employees.
Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered. Contractors must also be able to demonstrate how they provide social value with the work being carried out, within parameters set out by the Town Council.
Weston-super-Mare Town Council will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued Mid July 2022, work is anticipated to start October 2022.
The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria, a fail under the Health and Safety criteria will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.
An aggregate of 4 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.
Evaluation Criteria
Proven experience in the supply and installation of play equipment
Financial capability
Proven experience in supply and installation of safety surfacing
Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation)
Pass / Fail Confirmation that employees are paid Real Living Wage.
Resources and availability to tender July 2022 and undertake work October 2022.
Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their:
Company name, address, contact name and registration number
Company bankers name and account number
Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation
Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company (Max 1000 words)
Confirmation that the company pays real living wage.
Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence work October 2022.
Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 24th June 2022 to: development@wsm-tc.gov.uk
About the buyer
Contact name
Sarah Pearse
Address
Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS232QJ
England
Telephone
01934632567
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