Published date: 16 July 2024
This notice was replaced on 12 September 2024
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Awarded contract (published 12 September 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Playground equipment - 37535200
Location of contract
HP5 1SU
Value of contract
£40,000 to £45,000
Procurement reference
Bois Moor Road Play Area
Published date
16 July 2024
Closing date
16 August 2024
Closing time
11:59pm
Contract start date
21 October 2024
Contract end date
13 December 2024
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
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
Bois Moor Play Area is a small playground situated on Bois Moor Road and includes a fenced playpark.
The playpark was damaged by a falling tree in 2022 and has largely remained closed since then. The new playground is to be built on the site of the existing park, and the grassed area behind.
The work will consist of:
• Detailed designs for the playground, including drawings and specifications;
• Obtaining all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work;
• Installing the new play equipment;
• Installing new surfacing;
• Installing benches and bins;
• Associated landscaping
Design requirements
Play equipment must include:
• Multiple swing set, including a bucket swing.
• Climbing frame
• Tall slide
• 2 x benches
• 1 x bin
Play equipment must:
• Be durable (including at least a 25 year warranty on steel and 15 year warranty on all timber and other materials) with parts easily maintained and replaced. Particular attention should be given to the structure and mechanism of any swings;
• Be challenging for the target age range of 4-11 year olds;
• Be as accessible and inclusive as possible enabling children of all abilities to play alongside each other, incorporating sensory elements and considering recommendations of the Make Space for Girls campaign;
• Give consideration to the Council's immediate neighbours to ensure that noise from users is not excessive;
• Take into account trees and tree roots around the site, so as to not endanger the health of existing trees.
• Include suitable safety surfacing where required.
• Maximise use of the site.
Construction requirements
• A site survey should be undertaken prior to work commencing to ensure the suitability of the ground and identify any services;
• The current planting on the site, including trees, must not be disturbed by any work, without the prior permission of the Council;
• A maximum equipment height of 4m must be observed.
• All surplus materials must be removed from site;
• Materials should be locally-sourced where practicable;
• Exact details, materials, quantities and measurements will be agreed with the appointed contractor following production of detailed designs.
An email or electronic transfer should be sent by the tenderer, submission deadline Friday 16th August 2024 at 23:59 to louise.hayday@chesham.gov.uk
Hard copies should be in a sealed envelope and sent to:
CEO & Town Clerk
Chesham Town Council
Chesham Town Hall
Baines Walk
Chesham
Bucks, HP5 1DS
More information
Attachments
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- 2. BoisMoorinvitation totender.pdf
- Tender notice
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- 3. TenderResponse.pdf
- Bidding documents
- Must be completed by all tenderers.
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- 4. BoisMoorPricingSchedule.pdf
- Bidding documents
- Pricing Schedule - Must be completed
Additional text
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All tenders should complete both the pricing schedule and the tender response documents, and return with any plans or designs.
About the buyer
Contact name
Louise Hayday
Address
Chesham Town Council
Chesham Town Hall
Chesham
HP51DS
England
Telephone
01494 774842
Website
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