Published date: 9 April 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: 22 April 2024, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Playground equipment - 37535200

  • Park and playground equipment - 43325000

  • Landscaping work for parks - 45112711

    • Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45112723

    • Construction work for bridges - 45221100

    • Footbridge construction work - 45221113

    • Bridge-design services - 71322300

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£500,000 to £1,000,000

Procurement reference

BIP854332710

Published date

9 April 2024

Closing date

22 April 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

15 November 2024

Contract end date

28 February 2025

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Expressions of Interest are invited for a Principal contractor to manage and deliver the planned works within the Aquadrome. These fall into 3 categories, Replacement of the footbridge with associated Civils Works, Hard Landscaping and Refurbishment of the Play Area at Ebury Way.

The Council is seeking either a Tier One contractor to be Principal Contractor, fully deliver the works and interface the disciplines required or would consider a second tier contractor, specializing in the delivery of one of the work disciplines, undertaking the role.

The scope of works includes the provision of a new 3m wide replacement bridge, plus associated landscaping works, widened footpaths, seating areas and sub-structure works. The contractor shall be responsible for the design, supply and installation of the bridge and all associated works.
The works also include the provision of an upgrade to the Ebury Play Area to the North West of the site.

The full information is contained within the Expression of Interest Document with drawings provided for an overview of the scheme. Please complete and submit the document if you are interested in delivering this scheme.

More information

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Additional text

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

About the buyer

Contact name

Tracy Langley

Address

Three Rivers House
Northway
Rickmansworth
WD3 1RL
UK

Telephone

01923278370

Email

derek.hatcher@watford.gov.uk