--- title: "Meadow Nature Reserve - Bridge and Boardwalk" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e450cf68-0964-434b-aba0-7e75d9281c36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e450cf68-0964-434b-aba0-7e75d9281c36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e450cf68-0964-434b-aba0-7e75d9281c36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e450cf68-0964-434b-aba0-7e75d9281c36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHALFONT ST PETER PARISH COUNCIL" published: "2024-07-25" --- # Meadow Nature Reserve - Bridge and Boardwalk Buyer: CHALFONT ST PETER PARISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e450cf68-0964-434b-aba0-7e75d9281c36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e450cf68-0964-434b-aba0-7e75d9281c36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e450cf68-0964-434b-aba0-7e75d9281c36.json) ## Summary Chalfont St Peter Parish Council has issued an open tender for the "Meadow Nature Reserve - Bridge and Boardwalk" project. This procurement relates to the design, supply, and installation of a pedestrian bridge and boardwalk at the Meadow Nature Reserve, located in Gerrards Cross, England (SL9 9QX). The project falls under the industry categories of bridge and boardwalk construction work (CPV codes 45221110 and 45246510). The procurement process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 16th August 2024, at 11am, and the contract period from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. This engagement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, fostering inclusivity in the bidding process. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, especially those experienced in using recycled plastic materials and sustainable construction practices. Companies that can offer innovative and compliant solutions for pedestrian load requirements, material specifications, and foundational work will be well-suited for this project. Furthermore, the open procedure allows for a competitive environment where expertise and value propositions will be critical determinants for selection, providing an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities. ## Notice Tenders are invited for the design, supply and installation of a 1.2m wide recycled plastic 6m long pedestrian bridge and 63lin m boardwalk together with foundations, handrails and all necessary fittings and fixings. Tenderers are welcome to propose alternatives to the following specification based on their own expertise and experience but must describe any variation from it. Specification Design Load: The bridge and boardwalk shall be designed for a live pedestrian load not less than 4kn/m2. Material: The bridge and boardwalk shall be fabricated from recycled plastic components. The colour shall be uniform black or dark grey. Metal fixings shall be galvanised or stainless steel. Bridge Access: On the west side, access to the bridge shall be via a short ramp from road level approx. 1.8 m wide with slope not exceeding 1 in 12 surfaced with bound gravel. Bridge Foundations: It is envisaged that the bridge foundations will comprise lightly reinforced insitu concrete beams cast on top of 2No 200mm diameter recycled plastic piles 3m long but tenderers should describe their own proposals and note that design responsibility for fitness for purpose will rest with the contractor. The west side foundation shall be higher than the east by 0.5m providing a 1:12 fall across the bridge. Boardwalk Foundations shall be recycled plastic posts suitably bedded into the ground. Bridge & Boardwalk shall be 1.2m wide. There shall be a 4.5m long x 1.2m wide passing platform at midpoint of the boardwalk. There shall be 1.2m wide ramps from boardwalk to ground with slope not exceeding 1 in 12 on either side at 7.5m from the east bridge abutment. The bridge and first section of the boardwalk only - i.e. 7.5m to the ramps - shall have double handrail. Kickboards should not be provided but bridge and boardwalk shall have wheelchair edge guides on both sides. Layout of the bridge and boardwalk is indicated on the attached 2 sketches but subject to final agreement. Applications will be received by email to clerk@chalfontstpeter-pc.gov.uk no later than 11am on Friday 16th August 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5215f2f8-41d9-4eb4-a1d6-254456c28a9f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHALFONT ST PETER PARISH COUNCIL | | Locality | GERRARDS CROSS | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL9 9QX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Chalfont St Peter | | Westminster constituency | Chesham and Amersham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45221110 - Bridge construction work - 45246510 - Boardwalk construction work ## Release History - 25 Jul 2024 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5215f2f8-41d9-4eb4-a1d6-254456c28a9f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5215f2f8-41d9-4eb4-a1d6-254456c28a9f 25th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a762fb3-755c-4160-8767-1070820b4dd4 - https://www.chalfontstpeter-pc.gov.uk/nature-reserve-mill-meadow/bridge-and-boardwalk-meadow-nature-reserve/ Full specification details can be found on the Parish Council website. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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