Published date: 13 November 2024

Last edited date: 20 November 2024

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 18 December 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work - 45000000

  • Repair and maintenance services - 50000000

Location of contract

GU9 7PT

Value of contract

£170,000 to £200,000

Procurement reference

FTC-Gostrey-Playground

Published date

13 November 2024

Closing date

18 December 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 February 2025

Contract end date

30 September 2025

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Council is currently seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified contractor to refurbish and enhance the playground at Gostrey Meadow.

The playground is for children from 1 year to 11 years old and play equipment needs to provide interest across these ages.

The new area will be 800 sq metres with a fence surrounding the playground and including an area of seating within the fenced area.

The Council wishes to install modern, high quality and accessible friendly equipment to ensure that the play is inclusive for all children and an asset to the local community.

Farnham Town Council would welcome ideas and recommendations for the site.

Seating (both picnic and benches) areas are to be incorporated in the design.

Soft landscaping areas to be included.

The clearance of the existing site and equipment would need to be carried out by the contractor.

To ensure all the surfacing materials used are designed, manufactured and installed to a current British Standards 1176 and 1177. Approved members of CHAS, API, ROSPA and Construction Line. The surface would need to be wet pour.

To include relevant signage.

The design would need to be colourful and innovative and reflect the surrounding environment. It also should be robust and anti vandal. All replacement parts should be readily available to reduce closures of certain play equipment.

The construction would need to be done in two phases. Phase 1 will be the construction of 70 % of the play area including wet pour surface. Phase 2 will be the remaining 30% with picnic area seating, any remaining play equipment and surfacing once the construction of the new toilets block is completed. Farnham Town Council also reserve the right to exclude specific elements from the tender at our discretion if required.

Applicants should send one copy of their proposal to Farnham Town Council, Town Hall, South Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7RN by 12 noon on 18th December 2024. The proposal should demonstrate that you have read and understood the requirements.

Tender submissions should be posted to Farnham Town Council, Town Hall, South Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7RN. Envelopes should be marked 'Playground Tender. Not to be opened until 18th December 2024.'

Shortlisted suppliers will be contacted on 20th December.

It is likely that the contract will start in Spring/ Summer 2025.

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Iain McCready

Address

Council Offices, South St,
Farnham
GU97RN
England

Telephone

01252 712667

Email

iain.mccready@farnham.gov.uk

Website

https://www.farnham.gov.uk