Published date: 2 February 2024

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: 8 March 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Miscellaneous construction materials - 44190000

  • Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items - 44400000

  • Articles for the bathroom and kitchen - 44410000

    • Goods used in construction - 44420000

    • Armour plating - 44430000

    • Bearings - 44440000

    • Mild steel - 44450000

    • Props and mining struts - 44460000

    • Cast-iron products - 44470000

    • Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment - 44480000

    • Site preparation work - 45100000

    • Flatwork for children's play area - 45236210

Location of contract

BS23 2BD

Value of contract

£200,000

Procurement reference

SP/WaterAdventurePlayPark/January2024

Published date

2 February 2024

Closing date

8 March 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 June 2024

Contract end date

30 September 2024

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 (WSMTC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for design and build of a play area at the Water Adventure and Play Park in WSM. 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 WSMTC 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 WSMTC in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with Contractors who pay the Real Living Wage to their employees.

Companies from whom WSMTC 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.

WSMTC 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 March 2024, work is anticipated to start June/July 2024.

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.

-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)
-Confirmation that employees are paid Real Living Wage.
-Resources and availability to tender March 2024 and undertake work June/July 2024

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 June/July 2024.

Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 8th March 2024 to:

Sarah Pearse

Email: development@wsm-tc.gov.uk

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Pearse

Address

Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS232QJ
England

Telephone

01934632567

Email

development@wsm-tc.gov.uk