--- title: "Extension of Tarmac Path with Lights at Merriman Park, Street, Somerset" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-285b3c01-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-285b3c01-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-285b3c01-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-285b3c01-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STREET PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Extension of Tarmac Path with Lights at Merriman Park, Street, Somerset Buyer: STREET PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-285b3c01-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-285b3c01-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-285b3c01-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Street Parish Council is inviting tenders for the "Extension of Tarmac Path with Lights at Merriman Park, Street, Somerset". This project falls under the construction-related services category and is located in Somerset, England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on Monday, 24th October 2016. The successful contractor is expected to commence work on 1st November 2016, with the project completion deadline set for 25th November 2017. This procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing all interested parties to submit their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in tarmac laying and external lighting installation. Companies that can demonstrate their experience in similar works, possess the necessary public liability insurance, and comply with environmental protection standards related to tree preservation will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could help businesses enhance their portfolios and expand their client base within the public sector. ## Notice PATHWAY WILL BE EXTENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCALE PLAN MPK/PWY/0816 (ATTACHED) AND RUN FROM EXISTING PATH TO PEDESTRIAN GATE NEAR THE SILVER ROAD/PARK ROAD JUNCTION. SURFACING TARMAC WILL BE LAID TO SAME SPECIFICATION AS EXISTING (SEE GUIDANCE PROVIDED BELOW) AND PROVISION OF LIGHTS TO THE SAME SPECIFICATION AS EXISTING. THE LANTERNS ARE CHURCHILL LANTERNS DL70S FITTED WITH 70w SODIUM LAMPS AND PHOTOCELLS. THEY WILL BE POSITIONED ALONG THE NEW PATHWAY AT SIMILAR DISTANCES AS EXISTING LIGHTS AND SPECIFIC LOCATIONS ARE INDICATED ON DRAWING MPK/PWY/0816. NOTE ON TARMAC PATH - FOOTWAY EXTENSION TO BE 1.5M WIDE, LAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL - ESTATE ROADS IN SOMERSET SPECIFICATION CONSTRUCTION NOTES (GREEN BOOK) APPENDICES F AND M - SEE LINK BELOW http://www.somerset.gov.uk/policies-and-plans/strategies/somerset-highway-infrastructure/ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BRITISH STANDARD FOR TREES IN RELATION TO DESIGN, DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION (BS 5837 : 2012), NO MACHINERY CAN BE USED WITHIN THE ROOT PROTECTION AREA (RPA) OF TREES. TO ENSURE THEIR PROTECTION, EXCAVATION WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY HAND UNDERNEATH ALL TREE CANOPIES AND WITHIN ALL ROOT PROTECTION AREAS. THE RPA OF A PARTICULAR TREE HAS BEEN INDICATED ON MPK/SUR/0916 REV2. A DECISION HAS BEEN MADE NOT TO EXCAVATE AT ALL WITHIN THIS AREA. INSTEAD, THE GROUND WILL BE BUILT UP USING 75mm CELLWEB TRP CONFINEMENT SYSTEM, PROVIDED BY GEOSYNTHETICS LTD. THIS IS FILLED WITH CLEAN, ANGULAR STONE. THE APPOINTED CONTRACTOR WILL LAY TARMAC ONTOP IIDEALLY PERMEABLE) OF THE CELLWEB AND GRAVEL BASE (PLEASE SEE 3X CELLWEB DOCUMENTS ATTACHED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND CONSTRUCTION DETAIL). EXCESS SOIL FROM OTHER EXCAVATIONS WILL THEN BE USED TO CREATE A GENTLE SLOPE BETWEEN EXISTING GRASS AND THE FINISHED LEVEL OF THE NEW (CELL WEB) PATH. IT WILL THEN BE FINISHED WITH NEW TURF THAT MUST BE WATERED IN. NB: THE 75MM CELLWEB HAS A MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT CAPABILITY OF JUST 1 TONNE. FOR THE DURATION OF WORKS, HERASS FENCING MUST BE ERECTED TO PROTECT AND SEPARATE EXISTING TREES FROM CONSTRUCTION WORK. CONTRACTOR MUST EITHER PUT DOWN A TEMPORARY ROAD FOR VEHICLES OR MAKE GOOD ANY DAMAGE TO THE GROUND WHEN WORKS ARE COMPLETED. PLANS OF SERVICES IN THE PARK WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE SUCCESSFUL CONTRACTOR BUT A CAT SCAN MUST ALSO BE CARRIED OUT PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS. PROVIDE A QUOTATION BY 12 NOON ON MONDAY, 24TH OCTOBER, 2016 TO THE CLERK, STREET PARISH COUNCIL, 6 LEIGH ROAD, STREET, SOMERSET BA16 0HA IN A CLEARLY MARKED ENVELOPE PROVIDE DETAILS OF TIMESCALES FOR COMPLETION OF WORKS COMPANIES MUST HAVE EMPLOYER AND PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE OF PS5 MILLION OR ABOVE AND PROVIDE WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF THIS WITH A RISK ASSESSMENT METHOD STATEMENT PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS THE COUNCIL IS NOT OBLIGED TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST OR ANY QUOTATION. prospective CONTRACTORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM CONTACTING COUNCILLORS OR STAFF. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e589ac5-dd05-404e-91a3-ef0af212a29b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 25 Nov 2017 | | 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 | STREET PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | STREET | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SOMER SET | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71500000 - Construction-related services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e589ac5-dd05-404e-91a3-ef0af212a29b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e589ac5-dd05-404e-91a3-ef0af212a29b 12th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7f9ecfe-9de9-4bce-a1ac-145ab8222028 Specification and plans ## Notice URLs - http://www.somerset.gov.uk/policies-and-plans/strategies/somerset-highway-infrastructure/ - http://www.street-pc.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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