Published date: 29 September 2022
Last edited date: 21 October 2022
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Contract summary
Industry
Playground equipment - 37535200
Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000
Location of contract
PL31 1DG
Value of contract
£50,000
Procurement reference
EST-2022-04
Published date
29 September 2022
Closing date
9 November 2022
Closing time
1pm
Contract start date
15 December 2022
Contract end date
30 June 2023
Contract type
Supply contract
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
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR TENDERING
INVITATION TO TENDER:
Design and installation of a new play facility at Moorview
Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the following instructions. Tenders not complying with these instructions, in any way, may be rejected by the Council whose decision on the matter is final.
Budget £50,000 (recently increased following a Council meeting).
Council have available a Robina Adventure Trail which we would intend to be installed within the Moor View site. Installation costs will be separate. Updated 21/10/2022.
Invitation to Tender
PROJECT BRIEF
Bodmin Town Council (BTC) is seeking to invite tenders for the design and build of a new play facility for children aged from 7 to 13+ years of age, with all equipment and surfacing conforming to EN1176 and EN1177.
The area assigned for development is located on the outskirts of Bodmin (see location map). A budget of up to £40,000 has been set aside to build a new play facility. The play area should be aimed towards older children and have durability and ease of maintenance at the fore front.
The play area must be appropriately fenced to exclude dogs and to retain young children in the play area
The play facility will need to be constructed to the rear of the site to allow for resident parking to be added later. The play area should also be located 20m away from habitable area of dwellings.
Under the works you should allow for:
• No onsite or technical support will be provided by Bodmin Town Council.
• Planning submission
• Supplier to take full responsibility to check and ascertain the installation feasibility.
• Positioning, supply and installation of all play equipment and associated works, as per your design.
Safety surfacing
• The supply and installation of safety barriers, e.g., for play equipment, in accordance with minimum use zones and EN regulations.
• Fall protection and safety surfaces for the play area should meet appropriate National Safety Standards for the equipment, activity, location, and child age ranges.
• All proposed types of safety surfacing should have appropriate ground preparation to ensure free drainage, geotextile membrane, edging and access ramps or transfer platforms (cross sectional details will be required along with your tender return).
Design
Design should consider the surrounding Historic nature of Bodmin and be in keeping with the environment.
Fencing and gates
Any new play facilities will require suitable play fencing and safe closing gates, and vehicle maintenance gates. Theses gates should be a different colour to help to distinguish the access points.
Furniture
litter bins should be including in any new play facility theses, ensuring it is matching to the design, colour, and materials of the overall scheme.
Inclusivity
BTC would like their parks to be as inclusive as possible, inclusive play equipment should be considered as part of the tender.
About the buyer
Contact name
Lorna Perrin
Address
Shire House,Mount Folly Square
BODMIN
PL312DQ
England
Telephone
0120876616
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