Design and Build of a Green Gym at Castle Batch Park

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Weston-super-Mare Town Council (WSMTC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for design and build of a green gym 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 green gym, health & safety management and defect diagnosis. Companies from whom WSMTC 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 WSMTC in July 2020, the Council is committed to working with Contractors who pay the Real Living Wage to their employees. Companies from whom WSMTC 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 WSMTC. WSMTC 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 February 2025, work is anticipated to start May/June 2025. 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. -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) -Confirmation that employees are paid Real Living Wage. =Resources and availability to tender late February 2025 and undertake work May/June 2025 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 May/June 2025. Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 21st February 2025 to: development@wsm-tc.gov.uk Sarah Pearse CEO/Town Clerk Weston-super-Mare Town Council 32 Waterloo Street Weston-super-Mare BS23 1LN

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