--- title: "Expressions of Interest for Design and Build of a SEN Play Area at Castle Batch Park in Weston-super-Mare" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23610d4d-c7f8-47f7-b02d-fa48655387bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23610d4d-c7f8-47f7-b02d-fa48655387bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23610d4d-c7f8-47f7-b02d-fa48655387bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23610d4d-c7f8-47f7-b02d-fa48655387bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-20" --- # Expressions of Interest for Design and Build of a SEN Play Area at Castle Batch Park in Weston-super-Mare Buyer: WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23610d4d-c7f8-47f7-b02d-fa48655387bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23610d4d-c7f8-47f7-b02d-fa48655387bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23610d4d-c7f8-47f7-b02d-fa48655387bf.json) ## Summary Weston-super-Mare Town Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the design and build of a Special Educational Needs (SEN) play area at Castle Batch Park in Weston-super-Mare. The procurement process is at the Expression of Interest stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 24th June 2022. The anticipated start date for the work is 10th October 2022, following the evaluation of the expressions submitted. This project falls under the construction industry, specifically focusing on park and playground equipment, with an estimated contract value of £150,000. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in playground design and construction, particularly those with experience in SEN facilities. Companies that can demonstrate a strong health and safety record, pay the Real Living Wage, and show proven expertise in similar projects would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet these criteria are encouraged to apply, as the council prioritises contractors who can deliver social value through their work. ## Notice Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for design and build of a SEN play area at Castle Batch Park in Weston-super-Mare. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements of the contract which include liaison and design of a Play Area, health & safety management and defect diagnosis. Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must demonstrate that all practicable steps are being taken to allow equal access and equal treatment in employment and service delivery, as appropriate to the nature of the contract. Following a decision made by Weston-super-Mare Town Council in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with Contractors who pay the Real Living Wage to their employees. Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered. Contractors must also be able to demonstrate how they provide social value with the work being carried out, within parameters set out by the Town Council. Weston-super-Mare Town Council will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued Mid July 2022, work is anticipated to start October 2022. The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria, a fail under the Health and Safety criteria will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. An aggregate of 4 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. Evaluation Criteria Proven experience in the supply and installation of play equipment Financial capability Proven experience in supply and installation of safety surfacing Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation) Pass / Fail Confirmation that employees are paid Real Living Wage. Resources and availability to tender July 2022 and undertake work October 2022. Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their: Company name, address, contact name and registration number Company bankers name and account number Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company (Max 1000 words) Confirmation that the company pays real living wage. Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence work October 2022. Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 24th June 2022 to: development@wsm-tc.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2861b54f-5d0d-4cd8-917e-8d889be8d667 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | WESTON SUPER MARE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS23 2QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset | | Local authority | North Somerset | | Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Hillside | | Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 43325000 - Park and playground equipment - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 20 May 2022 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2861b54f-5d0d-4cd8-917e-8d889be8d667 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2861b54f-5d0d-4cd8-917e-8d889be8d667 20th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e399b8b-183d-47fd-a9c0-45558e42207a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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