--- title: "Expressions of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df10d6ee-451e-43ad-855d-fe5527e7dda4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df10d6ee-451e-43ad-855d-fe5527e7dda4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df10d6ee-451e-43ad-855d-fe5527e7dda4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df10d6ee-451e-43ad-855d-fe5527e7dda4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MELKSHAM TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2020-04-08" --- # Expressions of Interest Buyer: MELKSHAM TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df10d6ee-451e-43ad-855d-fe5527e7dda4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-df10d6ee-451e-43ad-855d-fe5527e7dda4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-df10d6ee-451e-43ad-855d-fe5527e7dda4.json) ## Summary The Melksham Town Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a contractor for the design and construction of a new play area in the King George V Playing Field, Melksham. The project, titled "Expressions of Interest," has a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 8th May 2020. Interested businesses must demonstrate relevant experience and an excellent health and safety record, as the project has a budget of £200,000 and aims to include initial designs in the submissions. This tender is classified under the industry of office and computing machinery, with delivery addresses spanning the UK and other regions. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in playground design and construction, particularly those with proven experience in similar projects. Companies with a strong track record in health and safety management and the capacity to undertake such contracts will be well-positioned to participate. By engaging with Melksham Town Council and demonstrating capability in delivering quality play equipment and safety surfacing, capable firms can expand their portfolio and grow their business through this public procurement opportunity. ## Notice MELKSHAM TOWN COUNCIL Expressions of Interest for Design and Build of a Play Park in the King George V Playing Field, Melksham Melksham Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the design and construction of a new play area for Melksham Town Council. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract which include client and user group liaison, design, construction and installation of a Play Area, health & safety management and defect diagnosis. Companies from whom Melksham 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. Companies from whom Melksham 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. The Town Council has a budget of PS200,000 and the submission must demonstrate how the funding will be spent; to include initial designs. Melksham 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 late May 2020. EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 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 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. Evaluation Criteria Pass / Fail Proven experience in the supply and installation of play equipment Pass / Fail Financial capability Pass / Fail Proven experience in supply and installation of safety surfacing Pass / Fail Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation) Pass / Fail Resources and availability to tender and commence in October 2018 Pass / Fail 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 will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence work October 2018 Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 08th May 2020 to: Mrs. Linda Roberts Town Clerk Melksham Town Council The Town Hall Melksham Wiltshire SN12 6ES . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ba862b4-ed92-45bb-8887-237fc98ed759 | | 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 | 8 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 May 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 | MELKSHAM TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | MELKSHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN12 6ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Melksham South | | Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages ## Release History - 8 Apr 2020 at 11:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ba862b4-ed92-45bb-8887-237fc98ed759 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ba862b4-ed92-45bb-8887-237fc98ed759 8th April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://linda.roberts@melksham-tc.gov.uk Expression of interest ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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