Tender

The Hickman Bacon Memorial Park (Levellings) Redevelopment and Improvement

GAINSBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Jan 2023 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Gainsborough Town Council is seeking tenders for the redevelopment and improvement of The Hickman Bacon Memorial Park (Levellings) in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. The project aims to design and build a new play facility for children aged from 2 to 13+ years, along with adult gym equipment. The budget allocated for the project is up to £116,945, with a contract duration of 120 days. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of January 15, 2023.

This tender by Gainsborough Town Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in playground equipment, landscaping, and urban furniture to participate in a project that focuses on creating inclusive and accessible play areas. Companies interested in this tender should ensure compliance with relevant qualifications and evidence requirements to be considered for the opportunity. The project location, Sir Hickman Bacon Memorial Park, Love Lane, offers a well-established and strategically important site for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

The Hickman Bacon Memorial Park (Levellings) Redevelopment and Improvement

Notice Description

PROJECT BRIEF The Hickman Bacon Memorial Park (Levellings) is an existing park for which Gainsborough Town Council have sole responsibility. The years though have taken their toll on this once thriving park. It is essential now that this park is brought back to life, as it is surrounded by residential properties, and is in a central part of our town, within easy reach of Southwest Ward, Trent and North Ward residents. There are not only residents but two schools in the vicinity of the park, and the local Scouts groups. Gainsborough Town Council (GTC) is seeking to invite tenders for the design and build of a new play facility for children aged from 2 to 13+ years of age as well as adult gym equipment, with all equipment and surfacing conforming to EN1176 and EN1177. In this phase the Council seeks a tender to: 1. Redevelop the toddler play area as to provide safe play equipment for children of pre-school age. 2. Redevelopment of play area for older children including the refurbishment of existing teen equipment and the removal of equipment that cannot be refurbished. 3. Repair and renewal of ball court creating opportunity to engage in improvised team sports 4. Installation of adult outdoor gym equipment helping to improve overall fitness, flexibility and strength 5. Landscaping, including plants, flowers and shrubs - engaging with the local community, Gainsborough in Bloom, nearby allotments helping to combat isolation. We aim to provide play and fitness equipment that is accessible, inclusive and inviting to all. The equipment should wherever possible also be low maintenance whilst offering high play value. The area assigned for development is located in Gainsborough (see location map). A budget of up to PS116,945 has been set aside for the project. The play areas must be appropriately fenced to exclude dogs and to retain young children in the play area

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Hickman Bacon Memorial Park (Levellings) is an existing park for which Gainsborough Town Council have sole responsibility. The years though have taken their toll on this once thriving park. It is essential now that this park is brought back to life, as it is surrounded by residential properties, and is in a central part of our town, within easy reach of Southwest Ward, Trent and North Ward residents. There are not only residents but two schools in the vicinity of the park, and the local Scouts groups. Gainsborough Town Council (GTC) is seeking to invite tenders for the design and build of a new play facility for children aged from 2 to 13+ years of age as well as adult gym equipment, with all equipment and surfacing conforming to EN1176 and EN1177. In this phase the Council seeks a tender to: 1. Redevelop the toddler play area as to provide safe play equipment for children of pre-school age. 2. Redevelopment of play area for older children including the refurbishment of existing teen equipment and the removal of equipment that cannot be refurbished. 3. Repair and renewal of ball court creating opportunity to engage in improvised team sports 4. Installation of adult outdoor gym equipment helping to improve overall fitness, flexibility and strength 5. Landscaping, including plants, flowers and shrubs - engaging with the local community, Gainsborough in Bloom, nearby allotments helping to combat isolation. We aim to provide play and fitness equipment that is accessible, inclusive and inviting to all. The equipment should wherever possible also be low maintenance whilst offering high play value. The area assigned for development is located in Gainsborough (see location map). A budget of up to PS116,945 has been set aside for the project. The play areas must be appropriately fenced to exclude dogs and to retain young children in the play area The volume of goods and services should comprise as a minimum: Description Preliminaries such as but not limited to sight security, storage, welfare facilities compliant with Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM), skip hire Adult Fitness signage and usage instructions Adult fitness equipment including rower, air walker, leg press, lateral pull and chest press, Twister, hand wheels, parallel rails, sit up bench and appropriate signage Roundabout promoting inclusive play Seesaw 4 place swing junior multiplay Basket Swing Springer Toddler multiplay benches Toddler surfacing refurbishment and removal of existing equipment Multiplay equipment for age 7+ for 7 or more users offering Multi-deck with 2 heights, Slide, Climbing Post, Rope Ladder, Climbing Wall, Curved Sliding Pole, climbing opportunity, Spinning and Bench Seat or similar encouraging interactive play and climbing, sliding and spinning. benches Equipment for 7+ age range mimicking surfing or skateboarding movement encouraging balance and co-ordination by producing swinging and rocking movement Equipment for users aged 7+ encouraging balancing, group play, hanging, rocking spinning, swinging and social play Fencing and gates - replacement, additional or refurbishment of existing Topsoil and turf Teen Surfacing replacement (detail with and without removal of existing) Teen refurbish and removals Post installation Inspection Under the works you should allow for: * No onsite or technical support will be provided by Gainsborough 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 trans- fer platforms (cross sectional details will be required along with your tender return). Design Design should consider the surrounding Historic nature of Gainsborough and be in keeping with the environment. Materials The Council is not fixed about the type of materials to be used but will be looking for products that require minimal maintenance and are built for longevity. They should also have resistance to vandalism and offer inclusive play. This applies to all equipment, seating, surfacing, fencing and gates. 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 included in any new play facility themes, ensuring it is matching to the design, colour, and materials of the overall scheme. Inclusivity GTC would like their parks to be as inclusive as possible, inclusive play equipment must be considered as part of the tender. Value Added The Council encourages any additional value-added options within the proposal. These should be set out separately in the tender proposals. Location The Levellings is located to the north of the town centre within a well-established residential area. The address is Sir Hickman Bacon Memorial Park, Love Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 2NT Project Completion The project will not be deemed complete until all snagging issues are resolved and the Post ROSPA Installation Inspection is complete and satisfactory (this will need to be included as part of the contract). As works will take place during potential wet weather with soft ground, any damage must be repaired and made good when leaving site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039508
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000165-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928400 - Urban furniture

37535100 - Swings

37535200 - Playground equipment

37535210 - Playground swings

37535220 - Playground climbing apparatus

37535230 - Playground merry go rounds

37535240 - Playground slides

37535250 - Playground see saws

37535260 - Playground tunnels

37535270 - Playground sandboxes

37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment

37535291 - Wall climbing equipment

37535292 - Rope climbing equipment

43325000 - Park and playground equipment

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,945 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£116,945 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAINSBOROUGH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Belina Boyer
Contact Email
townclerk@gainsborough-tc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1427811573

Buyer Location

Locality
GAINSBOROUGH
Postcode
DN21 2RJ
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Gainsborough North
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

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