--- title: "RFP Ground Contractor" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5baeb336-dbae-4cf3-a186-570090cb44fa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5baeb336-dbae-4cf3-a186-570090cb44fa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5baeb336-dbae-4cf3-a186-570090cb44fa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5baeb336-dbae-4cf3-a186-570090cb44fa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SONNING COMMON PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-05" --- # RFP Ground Contractor Buyer: SONNING COMMON PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5baeb336-dbae-4cf3-a186-570090cb44fa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5baeb336-dbae-4cf3-a186-570090cb44fa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5baeb336-dbae-4cf3-a186-570090cb44fa.json) ## Summary The Sonning Common Parish Council is seeking a ground contractor to support the groundworks and landscaping for a community recreational space. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 11 December 2020. The project is classified under the construction work category and is located at Memorial Hall Field, Reade's Lane, Sonning Common, Oxfordshire RG4 9LL. The proposed construction begins on 4 January 2021, with an expected completion date of 30 April 2021. Interested businesses must prepare their proposals in alignment with the project requirements and milestones. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those with experience in landscaping, earthworks, and community projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capability in landscape design and construction, site management, and coordination with local authorities will find this opportunity favourable. The focus on creating recreational spaces highlights the need for innovative solutions in community infrastructure, making this an ideal project for businesses aiming to expand into community-oriented construction and landscaping projects. ## Notice 1. Context The purpose of this RFP is to commence on a Ground contractor agreement to support the Sonning Common Parish Council's ("SCPC") recreational ground groundworks and landscaping. The Ground contractor will need to co-ordinate the requirements for the in-house consultants within their design, and the Ground contractor shall bear the responsibilities related to coordination, communication, safety and all other common tasks that belong to local standard responsibilities of GC. 2. Milestones for construction works Following milestones shall be considered in pricing and preparation of Tender: - Site available for the start of works: 04 January 2021 - Completion: 30 April 2021. Vendor's Proposal shall cover all additional costs, overtime fees and other costs that are required to meet these milestones. 3. Scope for ground works To undertake groundworks to change the existing contours of the land at Memorial Hall Field, Reade's Lane, Sonning Common, Oxfordshire RG4 9LL (land registry number ON341513) - "MHF". This is to create an active destination for our community with areas of level playing space for informal recreation, sport, physical activity and community events, in a setting which is sympathetically landscaped and in keeping with the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ("AONB") in which it is located. 4. Expected output of work: Groundworks to create a destination for informal recreation, sport, physical activities and community events. The land was previously used for agriculture but has not been in use for several years. The project comprises: * Site wide bulk earthworks. * Cultivation and seeding works. * Footpath construction with permeable surface, 700M*2M * Swale excavation. * Play areas. * Construction of retaining wall/bank. Avoid building retaining walls * Cabling/conduits for future lighting for the footpath and Muga * Site Fencing * Landscaping and planting * Bench and bin installations on a concrete base. * Preparation of Public Access and car parking * Maintenance to handover * Preparation of MUGA base * Drainage connection from swale to MUGA area * Installation of MUGA * MUGA fencing Planning permission is awaited with a decision due on 21.11.20. 5. Site location and size: It is of approximately 4.1ha. Applicants should make contact with: Mika Rinta-Suksi, Senior Project Manager, Telephone +44 7939 537584 Email address M.rinta-suksi@aurora.cc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab607bd8-ce14-4c62-a601-21b3d32da96d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Dec 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SONNING COMMON PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | SONNING COMMON | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG4 9SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Sonning Common | | Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 5 Nov 2020 at 18:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab607bd8-ce14-4c62-a601-21b3d32da96d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab607bd8-ce14-4c62-a601-21b3d32da96d 5th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5224377b-542e-41e3-9c19-1a6f44ca6205 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b358c17d-498e-4210-b2aa-fc93b62a71f7 Site maps - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b9645a2-c863-4cbe-946b-800a6ede7891 Drainage information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98032d28-f6ba-40fc-a503-32638e431e09 Site plans - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/690ad798-6689-4ffb-92ed-5e3da3e064a4 Access plan ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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