--- title: "Jubilee Steps Handrail" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0300783e-5d66-4964-b29f-f40894aee57b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0300783e-5d66-4964-b29f-f40894aee57b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0300783e-5d66-4964-b29f-f40894aee57b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0300783e-5d66-4964-b29f-f40894aee57b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHAFTESBURY TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-11" --- # Jubilee Steps Handrail Buyer: SHAFTESBURY TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0300783e-5d66-4964-b29f-f40894aee57b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0300783e-5d66-4964-b29f-f40894aee57b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0300783e-5d66-4964-b29f-f40894aee57b.json) ## Summary The Shaftesbury Town Council has issued a tender for the Jubilee Steps Handrail project in Shaftesbury, England. The project involves the removal and replacement of a 160-meter handrail with new hand-forged steel railings. The tender deadline is on August 25, 2023, and the contract period will run from September 21 to December 15, 2023. This works procurement opportunity falls under the 'Erection of railings' category. This tender presents a business growth opportunity for firms specializing in blacksmith services and works projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. The project requires expertise in steel fabrication, installation, and on-site welding. Interested businesses should provide cost estimates, project timescale confirmation, and previous project references. The direct procurement method with a single tender action makes it accessible for SMEs to participate. ## Notice This contract scope is as follows: 1. Undertake Site survey to agree final design details with the assistance of the Project Landscape Architect. The site survey will be informed by the 2022 Topographical Survey which shows full details on site levels. 2. Removal of existing kee-klamp handrail plus disposal at licensed recycling centre - approximately 160 linear metres - including removal of footings where these are likely to impede installation of the new handrail posts. 3. Manufacture, supply and install on site of new hand forged steel handrail. On-site welding and forming of the top rail will be required to ensure the handrail follows the path alignment precisely and that the turns at the end of every run are dealt with suitably either by termination of the handrail and a break in the run or a continuous handrail following the corner alignment exactly. Final design details are still in preparation and would be developed with the appointed contractor. The current handrail measures approximately 160 linear metres and all of this will need to be replaced however it is likely that this will be extended slightly to include a steep path which is immediately adjacent. Specification 25mm solid square uprights concreted in every 1.5m and a 40 x 12mm convex top handrail height 900mm All support posts are to have extended legs to allow for root fixing into concrete pads set into the steep slope below the path, total length of support posts is estimated at 1500mm. Exact dimensions of footings to be agreed with installer. We anticipate that the finish required will be a traditional paint system, with primer, undercoat, and topcoat (black painted) - not galvanised, due to the amount of on-site welding required. Please supply as part of your tender return: 1. Lump sum cost for items 1,2, and 3 above based on a total length of 160 lm, and 2. A unit rate to be applied with regard to any extension to this quantity (estimated, a further 20 - 30lm) 3. Confirmation of your ability to meet the project timescale 4. Information on and references for relevant / similar schemes undertaken within the last 5 years 5. A programme for the work. Further information Further information can be obtained from Sybille Maddock assistanttownclerk@shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk or Aileen Shackell aileen@asa-landscape.com We would expect those tendering to undertake a site visit in order to fully understand site conditions prior to submitting tenders. The site is open to the the public with no restrictions to access and the Town Council can offer accompanied visits should this be required, or contractors may visit on their own. Any questions or queries should be submitted no later than 2 weeks prior to the closing dates and all queries and responses will be circulated to all of those who have expressed an interest in the contract. See site description attachment for further information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fe4eb9-e276-4fba-a342-422edd3a0f10 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2023 - 15 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHAFTESBURY TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | SHAFTESBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP7 8LY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Shaftesbury Town | | Westminster constituency | North Dorset | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45341000 - Erection of railings - 71550000 - Blacksmith services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2023 at 15:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fe4eb9-e276-4fba-a342-422edd3a0f10 - 30 Jun 2023 at 12:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fe4eb9-e276-4fba-a342-422edd3a0f10 - 28 Jun 2023 at 09:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fe4eb9-e276-4fba-a342-422edd3a0f10 - 27 Jun 2023 at 17:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fe4eb9-e276-4fba-a342-422edd3a0f10 - 26 Jun 2023 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fe4eb9-e276-4fba-a342-422edd3a0f10 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45fe4eb9-e276-4fba-a342-422edd3a0f10 11th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deeb311d-12c0-4a97-af00-a84f92ea6716 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24ce8353-1d55-4baf-93be-f4b7b4bbe5cf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c195e460-514b-4e98-8aa8-8b12f9063282 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7bab833-fb44-426d-bfdf-1be4c1ef23a8 Photo of existing rail - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30b89737-745c-4dbb-9434-5603dfbda7c7 Photo of existing rail - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76d458e9-9ee0-4ce0-90f2-bb9c860f3754 Photo of existing rail - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ed5e6eb-52a8-4ee4-b448-10b10fdbbf80 Photo of existing rail ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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