Published date: 23 May 2017

Last edited date: 23 May 2017

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.


Closing: 15 June 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77000000

Location of contract

IP24 2AT

Value of contract

£2,000 to £5,000

Procurement reference

TTC/2017/002

Published date

23 May 2017

Closing date

15 June 2017

Contract start date

1 July 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

944/16 PLAY PARK TENDER MAINTENANCE


THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Thetford Town Council is Seeking Tenders for the Grass Cutting, weed spraying and shrubbery maintenance of the Town Council Play Areas, Thetford
TTC/2017/002
Overall Requirement
This is a three year contract with a reserved annual break clause by Thetford Town Council (to be the subject of an annual satisfactory performance review of the contractor).
To Commence on 1st of July 2017 and ceasing on 31 March 2020.
To carry out the grass cutting, weed spraying and shrubbery maintenance of the Thetford play areas.
Contract to be carried out in accordance with the specification below at the following sites:-
Play Area Post Code
Special features
Richard Easton Way Play Area
IP24 1ED Two grassed areas & play area.
Brandon Rd Play Area
IP24 3NE Grassed area around play equipment

Elm Rd
IP24 3HH Immediate area around basketball hoops and benches
Edinburgh Way
IP24 1DS Fenced in play area
Bergamont Close
IP24 2XE Fenced in play area, planting and maintenance of shrubbery beds
Pine Close
IP24 3LA Fenced in play area
Harriet Martineau
IP24 1TR Fenced in play area, maintenance of shrubbery and grass inside the fenced area
Redcastle
IP24 3PT Fenced in play area, grassed area around equipment.
Fairfields
IP24 1JW Fenced in play area
Ramsey Close IP24 2LS Strim the area

Specification -
Works Schedule
Grass cutting and general maintenance
• Supply all machinery and operatives to mow fortnightly March to October (17 visits).
• Remove all litter and debris before commencing the mowing process.
Shrubbery/Hedges
• To supply all the equipment and operatives twice yearly (Outside nesting season).
• Remove all litter and debris before commencing.
• To maintain the top and sides of all the shrubbery surrounding.
• To remove all the annual growth and remove all arising from the site.
Herbicide spraying
Supply NPTC qualified and certified operatives to include chemical, to apply to hard surfaces, expansion joints, gravelled areas, on two occasions per year.
Quotation Requirements:

• Written quotation (Annual Cost per year - Years 1 to 3 showing inflationary increases if desired)
i.e. Year 1 - £xx.xx
Year 2 - £xx.xx
Year 3 - £xx.xx
Copy of public liability insurance
• Copy of company Health and Safety Policy
• Method Statements
• Risk Assessments

Failure to supply any of the above will result in the Tender being rejected.
Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk, (01842) 754247.
Quotations to be received by 12 noon on Thursday 15th of June.
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Payment terms will be monthly (on invoice) at:
• Annual Cost divided by 4 quarterly payable on receipt of quarter invoice.

Sealed inner envelopes to be clearly marked 'Tender - Play park grass cutting, For the Attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council.
Postal Address: Kings House, King Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AP.
Tel: 01842 754247.
Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency

More information

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Roz Barnett

Address

King's House
King's Street
Thetford
IP24 2AT
England

Telephone

01842 770253

Email

rosalindbarnett@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk