Phase 1 Junior Play Area Equipment Installation - Hawley Green

Award Criteria

The contract will be awarded using the Most Economically Advantageous Tender approach. Quality - 70% Quality criteria: Conservation and aesthetic integration - 20 points Play value and suitability for 7-12 age group - 20 points Spatial layout and future expansion - 10 points Technical quality and safety - 10 points Warranties, maintenance and spare parts - 5 points Relevant experience and project delivery - 5 points Price - 30% The lowest compliant tender price will receive 30 points. Other tender prices will be scored using: Lowest compliant tender price ÷ Tenderer's tender price × 30 All prices will be assessed exclusive of VAT. Conditions of Participation Tenderers must demonstrate appropriate financial standing, technical capability, relevant experience, insurance and health and safety arrangements. Tenderers shall provide evidence of relevant completed play-area installations and appropriate references. The successful tenderer must be able to demonstrate compliance with applicable playground safety standards, including BS EN 1176 and BS EN 1177 where applicable.

Description

Below-threshold open competition Blackwater & Hawley Town Council invites tenders for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a new junior play area at: Hawley Green, Fernhill Road, GU17 9BW The works comprise the design, supply and installation of a Phase 1 junior play area primarily intended for children aged 7-12 years. The project is expected to include, subject to tender proposals and available budget: central multi-play unit; climbing and traversing activities; balancing activities; elevated platforms; slide(s); spinner/roundabout; zip wire/monorail; multi-seat swing; compliant safety surfacing; foundations; groundworks; drainage where required; installation; testing and inspection; certification; and complete handover documentation. The site is within a Conservation Area. Equipment must use a muted, natural colour palette. Timber/wood-composite principal play equipment is not permitted. The maximum equipment height shall be 4.0 metres. The Phase 1 layout must allow for potential future expansion of the wider play area. No perimeter fencing is included within Phase 1. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing a complete and operational installation within the maximum contract value. Funding The Council is seeking £50,000 external grant funding towards the project. The Council has agreed in principle to contribute £25,000 from reserves, conditional upon successful external grant funding and completion of all required Council financial and governance procedures. The proposed total project value is therefore: £75,000 exclusive of VAT. Contract award is conditional upon confirmation of the required funding and all necessary Council approvals. Additional Information The Council encourages participation by suitably qualified small and medium-sized enterprises and specialist playground contractors. Tenderers should ensure that their proposed solution provides the best combination of play value, quality, durability, safety, aesthetics and whole-life value within the maximum available budget. Contract Award Conditions Publication of this notice and the Invitation to Tender does not constitute a commitment by Blackwater & Hawley Town Council to award a contract. Any contract award will be conditional upon: successful external grant funding; confirmation of the Council's contribution from reserves; completion of tender evaluation; satisfactory due diligence; required Council approval; availability of funding; and agreement and execution of the final contract. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract.

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