Published date: 17 June 2019

Last edited date: 17 June 2019

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: 12 July 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

  • Structures construction work - 45223000

  • Flatwork for children's play area - 45236210

Location of contract

BS23 3SQ

Value of contract

£75,000

Procurement reference

SP/MM

Published date

17 June 2019

Closing date

12 July 2019

Contract start date

1 October 2019

Contract end date

31 December 2019

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?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the design and build/refurbishment of an existing play area for Weston-super-Mare Town Council. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract which include client and user group liaison, design, construction and installation 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.
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.
The Town Council has a budget of £75,000 and the submission must demonstrate how the funding will be spent; to include initial designs. It is essential that you are able to meet the deadline of October 2019 (or sooner if possible) for works to commence.
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 week commencing 22nd July 2019.
EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
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 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.
Evaluation Criteria Pass / Fail
Proven experience in the supply and installation of play equipment Pass / Fail
Financial capability Pass / Fail
Proven experience in supply and install
Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation) Pass / Fail
Resources and availability to tender and commence in October 2019 Pass / Fail
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 will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence work October 2019
Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 12th July 2019 to:

Sarah Pearse
Deputy Town Clerk
Weston-super-Mare Town Council
Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2QJ


More information

Additional text

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the design and build/refurbishment of an existing play area for Weston-super-Mare Town Council. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract which include client and user group liaison, design, construction and installation 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.
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.
The Town Council has a budget of £75,000 and the submission must demonstrate how the funding will be spent; to include initial designs. It is essential that you are able to meet the deadline of October 2019 (or sooner if possible) for works to commence.
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 week commencing 22nd July 2019.
EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
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 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.
Evaluation Criteria Pass / Fail
Proven experience in the supply and installation of play equipment Pass / Fail
Financial capability Pass / Fail
Proven experience in supply and installation of safety surfacing Pass / Fail
Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation) Pass / Fail
Resources and availability to tender and commence in October 2019 Pass / Fail
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 will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence work October 2019
Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon


About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Pearse

Address

Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2QJ
England

Telephone

01934 632567

Email

sarah.pearse@wsm-tc.gov.uk

Website

www.wsm-tc.gov.uk