Published date: 4 June 2021
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Contract summary
Industry
Refurbishment work - 45453100
Location of contract
SN25 4XX
Value of contract
£40,000
Procurement reference
GCPA2021
Published date
4 June 2021
Closing date
2 July 2021
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
23 August 2021
Contract end date
30 September 2021
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Single tender action (below threshold)
A direct contract with a single supplier, without competition.
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
2.1 The Council is currently seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified contractor to refurbish and enhance Gaynor Close Play Area, Swindon. The play area is situated in a residential street, on a main footpath. The play area must be suitable for all children aged from 3 years up to the age of 12 years.
2.2 The Council wishes to use some the existing equipment and to install modern, high quality and accessible friendly equipment to ensure that the play area is inclusive for all children and an asset to the local community. Following consultation with local charities and local primary school children, the top items required are:
• Accessible roundabout
• Accessible multi use unit with double width slide attachment
• Sensory panels
This list is not exhaustive, and Haydon Wick Parish Council would welcome ideas and recommendations for the site.
2.3 To make use of the footpath that runs through the play area and include painted games, such as hopscotch or number snake. This is a chance for the Contractor to be innovative and provide suggestions to make the best use of the existing footprint.
2.4 Where required to repair a small amount of a two-course wet pour surface that will be rolled into the border edges. The top surface 15mm to comprise a mixture of high strength EPDM rubber granules bound together with polyurethane. The bottom course depth, according to the free fall height from the equipment should be between 60mm - 40mm depending on each area.
2.5 To ensure all the surfacing materials used are designed, manufactured, and installed to a current British Standards 1176 and 1177. Approved members of CHAS and Construction Line.
2.6 Conduct a pre installation survey to confirm the base is prepared correctly prior to the work commencing. If removal is deemed necessary, this could be done internally by our Parks & Open Spaces Team. Site visits can be arranged.
2.7 The design is a chance for the contractor to be innovative. The final designs will be agreed on award of contract.
2.8 Consideration will be given to reducing the size of the current loose fill area and installing another compliant impact absorbing surface beneath any new items of play equipment, in that area.
About the buyer
Contact name
Georgina Morgan-Denn
Address
Thames Avenue Haydon Wick
Swindon
SN251QQ
England
Telephone
01793 722446
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