Award

Lowndes Park Play Area, Chesham

CHESHAM TOWN COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    28th November 2024 12:40:54 PM

  • Contract Summary

    Lowndes Park is Chesham's flagship park, it is situated on the main road through Chesham and includes various different elements including a fenced playpark. The playpark was installed in 2009 and is now old and tired. The current playpark includes elements for the younger age group and so for the time being will remain in situ. The new playground is to be built below the existing park 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 and surfacing; • Installing benches and bins; • Associated landscaping Design requirements Play equipment must include: • Multiple swings • Monkey bars and climbing balancing zones • Wow element with height like slide or tower • Equipment encouraging multi use and imagination rather than a single play offering, e.g. climber stack or web. • Hide-aways to encourage imaginative play • Accessible piece of equipment • Stone rubbings or other history/culture/investigation elements • Mounds with tunnels and natural play using the topography of the park Play equipment must: • Be reflective of a destination park with a sense of design and story, capturing local heritage and community. • Be predominantly timber and as natural in appearance as possible; • 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; • 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, as well as take into account the needs of any new tree planting; • Include somewhere to tie up dogs. • 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 11th October 2024 at 23:59 to louise.hayday@chesham.gov.uk Additional information: All tenders should complete both the pricing schedule and the tender response documents, and return with any plans or designs. Should a site visit be required please contact Danny Essex on danny.essex@chesham.gov.uk

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-bb37933b-188d-49ab-a7d0-41d669477875

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Award

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (below Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Works

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    37535200

    CPV Division(s)

    37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

  • Awarding Authority

    CHESHAM TOWN COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Louise Hayday

    Buyer Email

    louise.hayday@chesham.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    01494 774842

    Buyer Address

    Chesham Town Council, Chesham Town Hall

    Chesham

    HP51DS

    England

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    PROLUDIC LTD


Tender

Lowndes Park Play Area, Chesham

CHESHAM TOWN COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    12th September 2024 10:48:59 AM

    Tender Deadline

    11th October 2024 22:59:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Lowndes Park is Chesham's flagship park, it is situated on the main road through Chesham and includes various different elements including a fenced playpark. The playpark was installed in 2009 and is now old and tired. The current playpark includes elements for the younger age group and so for the time being will remain in situ. The new playground is to be built below the existing park 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 and surfacing; • Installing benches and bins; • Associated landscaping Design requirements Play equipment must include: • Multiple swings • Monkey bars and climbing balancing zones • Wow element with height like slide or tower • Equipment encouraging multi use and imagination rather than a single play offering, e.g. climber stack or web. • Hide-aways to encourage imaginative play • Accessible piece of equipment • Stone rubbings or other history/culture/investigation elements • Mounds with tunnels and natural play using the topography of the park Play equipment must: • Be reflective of a destination park with a sense of design and story, capturing local heritage and community. • Be predominantly timber and as natural in appearance as possible; • 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; • 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, as well as take into account the needs of any new tree planting; • Include somewhere to tie up dogs. • 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 11th October 2024 at 23:59 to louise.hayday@chesham.gov.uk Additional information: All tenders should complete both the pricing schedule and the tender response documents, and return with any plans or designs. Should a site visit be required please contact Danny Essex on danny.essex@chesham.gov.uk

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-bb37933b-188d-49ab-a7d0-41d669477875

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (below Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Works

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    37535200

    CPV Division(s)

    37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

  • Awarding Authority

    CHESHAM TOWN COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Louise Hayday

    Buyer Email

    louise.hayday@chesham.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    01494 774842

    Buyer Address

    Chesham Town Council, Chesham Town Hall

    Chesham

    HP51DS

    England