UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Proposals, including an indicative timetable, are sought from consultants with the relevant experience to conduct a Green Belt Assessment for Three Rivers District Council (TRDC). The study will form one aspect of the evidence base for the Council, assisting in decisions on potential locations for development and the approach taken in connection with reducing the housing shortfall of the Council against its identified housing needs. The study will identify and map grey belt land and consider whether the release of Green Belt to meet housing need would fundamentally undermine the purposes of the Green belt across the District. A full tender package is attached to this notice. This tender is being operated as an Open Tender. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Rickmansworth:-Urban-planning-and-landscape-architectural-services./8978H88M63 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8978H88M63

This tender is for the design and build of several leisure facilities in Denham Way Playing Fields, which include Play Area, Tennis Courts, Outdoor Gym, MUGA/Skate Park, Site wide pathways, Pavilion, Conservation and Resurfacing and establishment of Car Parking. This will also involve the provision of floodlighting to the Courts/MUGA Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Bishop's Wood and Oxhey Woods are two large ancient semi-natural woodlands in Three Rivers district. A Countryside Stewardship agreement covering both sites started in 2021, and this contract seeks to deliver elements of work identified in that agreement. The work involves aspects of forestry and invasive non-native species control: •Silvicultural thinning •Ride creation and enhancement •Veteran tree management •Holly clearance •Rhododendron and cherry laurel control Full Details are provided in the tender documents.

Expression of Interest are sought for the resurfacing of the Ebury Way from Moor Lane Crossing to Church Lane in Rickmansworth. The Ebury Way is a pedestrian and cyclist route connecting Rickmansworth to Watford - with direct links to the Grand Union Canal towpath. The route is an all-weather hard path, connecting key destinations. Further Information is contained within the Expression of Interest Document linked to this email. Interested parties are required to complete the EOI to register their interest. Additional information: Please find initial Project Information contained within the Expression of Interest. Three Rivers actively encourages local and SME suppliers to review and register their interest in TRDC projects.

Provision of Leisure Facilities at South Oxhey Playing Fields Refurbish the existing x2 Tennis Courts to LTA specifications using an approved LTA provider. MUGA/Skate Park Provide a MUGA/Skate Park/BMX park to include an informal sports playing area, plaza style skate park and ideally a BMX/bike pump track. Dog Activity Park Install on the playing fields, can be a trim trail or outdoor fitness zone Other leisure facilities This should include items such for the community to play informal games such as Table Tennis, Chess, other board games and community seating/tables. Refurbish pathways Refurbish all connecting pathways around the newly refurbished area. It is proposed that the works are delivered over the winter period 2022-2023. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Tenders are invited for the replacement of various external lights and some Lamp Post Columns within Three Rivers. TRDC own and maintain approximately 250 lamp columns within Three Rivers District. These are old technology and need to be upgraded to Solar where possible or energy efficient LED where solar is not possible.. The Columns are a mixture of heights and post types, the priority being replacement of the old concrete types and any that are damaged. The lights should comply with the energy efficiency requirements set out in the Expression of Interest Document. Those interested should respond and complete the Expression of Interest document to be considered for this procurement. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please respond to the EOI for consideration for this procurement.

Expressions of Interest are sought for the provision of a Pantomime Production company for Watersmeet, a theatre in Rickmansworth. Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is tendering for a production company to put on a quality pantomime production suitable for all the family at Watersmeet for a minimum period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further two years (maximum of five years overall). Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please review and complete the Expression of Interest attached to register your interest.

Expressions of Interest are sought for the cutting and lifting of Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) owned and maintained grass throughout the District. TRDC is tendering for a contractor to complete this hay cut for 11 sites, covering approximately 39 ha. The intention is that this is a three-year contract with an option to extend for 2 further years. A review of the first year performance is to be undertaken with an option to terminate (either party) following this review.

Expressions of Interest are sought for the provision of replacement Projection Equipment for for Watersmeet, a theatre in Rickmansworth. The proposed installation will take place in the August period (Theatre Shut Down) in 2023. Please review and complete the Expression of Interest Form to participate in this and be shortlisted to Tender/Quote

Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is seeking Specialist or Consultancy services to deliver Planning Skills within TRDC. Expression of Interest are therefore sought for procuring temporary planning specialist resource in Urban Design, Ecology and Trees/Landscape to support the Council from October 2023 to March 2024. Each specialist resource would also provide a training programme (up to 2 full days) for the Council across the funding period to aid officer knowledge and facilitate further learning beyond the funding period. In addition to the above support for the Development Management function, Three Rivers District Council is also seeking funding for specialist support for its Planning Policy department in relation to Design Code work to assist the delivery of the new local plan and a review of a number of conservation area appraisals. It is important to note that the above request to address the Councils existing skills gap is subject to the bid for funding being successful, in part or in full. The Council anticipates confirmation regarding its bid in early October 2023. This is a joint procurement with Dacorum Borough Council as part of the proposed bid includes working in participation with Dacorum Borough Council in respect of sharing temporary specialist resource in Ecology and Trees/Landscape and the training programme. A full overview of the services required is provided in the EOI attached to this notice.

Three Rivers District Council is seeking a Design and Build Contractor to undertake a series of Civil Engineering works to the Entrance of Leavesden Country Park. Works are to include: Widening of the Entrance; Installation of a Pedestrian Island; Replace and install a vehicle height restriction barrier; Removal and replacement of Automatic Electric Access Gates; Various Wall and Railings works; Road Surfacing and Lining; Railings works; Shrub and Tree Clearance as required by the works. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve is a 41-hectare Green Flag award winning green space to the south of Rickmansworth town centre, extremely well-used for outdoor recreation, valued by the local community and rich in wildlife. It comprises two lakes, Bury Lake to the west and Batchworth Lake to the east, along with surrounding areas of open grassland and wet woodland. It is bounded to the north and east by the river Colne, to the south by the Grand Union Canal and to the west by Stockers Lake Local Nature Reserve. The large majority of the Aquadrome, with the exception of an area around the café and car park, is in Flood Zone 3. Parts of the site regularly become inaccessible due to flooding during the winter. This project aims to mitigate the impact of flooding on the site where possible and to identify options for access and habitat improvements which can be delivered without increasing local flood risk. The main objectives of the project are to: Identify and assess options to minimise overland flow from Bury Lake into Stockers Lake across a causeway path (Rickmansworth Footpath 65), including the section of Footpath 65 north of the two lakes. Improve understanding of the function of the ditch network and identify and assess options to reduce flood risk on the site through improved ditch maintenance. Conduct a feasibility study and options appraisal for a habitat enhancement scheme on the river Colne through the land owned by Three Rivers District Council as shown on the map, including consideration of bank reinforcement where required. Identify and assess options for a habitat enhancement scheme on Batchworth and Bury Lakes, including consideration of bank reinforcement where required. The primary outcome of the project will be outline designs for the preferred options under each objective. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Three Rivers District Council ("the Council") has recently completed work to develop a new Values and Behaviours Framework for the Council. With the framework now in place the Council wishes to undertake further engagement work with staff and managers to land and embed these new values and behaviours and is seeking a Consultant from Specialized Organisational practitioners to do so. A Summary of the Services required are as follows: - Support with the design and implementation of a communications plan to support the launch and embedding on the Councils new Values and Behaviours Framework Design. - Design and deliver a comprehensive staff and management training programme to support the embedding of the new Values and Behaviours framework within 1:1s and the annual Professional Development Review (PDRs) programme. - Produce a final report on the activities undertaken, their results and feedback with suitable analysis to inform recommendations which officers may make to the Senior Leadership Team. Required outputs: The key outputs are outlined in the Expression of Interest Document. If you are interested, please download, complete and submit the EOI by the return date as stated in this advert. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Three Rivers District Council are seeking to replace play area equipment in Ebury Play Area and Eastbury Play Area as the equipment has become end of life and no longer meets the needs of the local community. It should be noted that the play equipment for Ebury Play Area, must be in keeping with that of a local nature reserve and should be similar to the existing equipment in the Rickmansworth Aquadrome Play Space and in line with the requirements of a destination play area. Eastbury Play area is a local play area visited by KS1 and KS2 children. It is anticipated that both play areas will be a blend between play and nature with a heavy influence on creating a biodiverse habitat space that can be enjoyed whilst children play, will encourage interaction with nature and contribute to green corridors passing through the District. This EOI is to ascertain interest in a mini competition for quotes to be held between suppliers to obtain the best price and quality of works for each play area against the summary of works and is also being used to continue to test the market. The Council is seeking to attract both Designers and Installers under a Design and Build project through this EOI. The Council is particularly keen on viewing expressions of interest for designers of play equipment from natural materials as shown in the example and to review case studies. The Council's final procurement strategy will depend on the responses to this Expression of Interest to decide if the elements are commissioned separately or wrapped into a single package. The Council would consider the novation of the design to the build element to successfully manage the risk in the process. Further information is to be found in our EOI attached. Please complete and return in accordance with the closing date stated with relevant case studies or examples. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The Council is seeking a Contractor to complete the design, achieve relevant permitting (EA) and construct river improvements for Taylors Cut River channel flowing through the Bury Grounds, Rickmansworth. The Council's overall aim is to restore chalk stream processes and characteristics of Taylors Cut without negative impact to the flood risk. The optioneering package should: •Produce two options for river restoration along the defined reach, ranging in priority status and ambition, that will contribute to improving the ecological health of Taylors Cut •Prioritise each option and accompany each with a brief report with justification for ecological preference: one as minimal intervention resulting in some ecological improvements, and the second of greater intervention resulting in the greatest ecological improvements appropriate for the scope. Please review this Expression of Interest and respond if interested.

Expressions of Interest are invited for a Principal contractor to manage and deliver the planned works within the Aquadrome. These fall into 3 categories, Replacement of the footbridge with associated Civils Works, Hard Landscaping and Refurbishment of the Play Area at Ebury Way. The Council is seeking either a Tier One contractor to be Principal Contractor, fully deliver the works and interface the disciplines required or would consider a second tier contractor, specializing in the delivery of one of the work disciplines, undertaking the role. The scope of works includes the provision of a new 3m wide replacement bridge, plus associated landscaping works, widened footpaths, seating areas and sub-structure works. The contractor shall be responsible for the design, supply and installation of the bridge and all associated works. The works also include the provision of an upgrade to the Ebury Play Area to the North West of the site. The full information is contained within the Expression of Interest Document with drawings provided for an overview of the scheme. Please complete and submit the document if you are interested in delivering this scheme. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Proposals, including an indicative timetable, are sought from companies with the relevant experience to conduct an Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) for Three Rivers District Council (TRDC). The study will form one aspect of the evidence base for the Council, assisting in decisions on potential locations for development and the approach taken in connection with reducing the housing shortfall of the Council against its identified housing need. The Council wihses to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to prepare an IDP for TRDC, to support its new Local Plan. The key objectives are as follows: •Update the current position regarding infrastructure provision across the District, highlighting both existing deficits and surpluses and taking into account cross-boundary relationships where appropriate. •Identify the infrastructure requirements to support the level and location of growth identified in the emerging Three Rivers Local Plan. •Support the plan-making process by informing the site selection process through the consideration of provision and delivery options. •Set out an infrastructure trajectory, trigger points, and risks which could undermine delivery. •Identify any key viability issues that could affect infrastructure delivery, and how these could be overcome. •Set out the proposed timing of infrastructure delivery, the delivery partners and indicative costs associated with planned infrastructure provision. •Propose potential solutions to any gaps between committed and required funding. The IDP will be used to guide the consideration of any major speculative planning applications received in advance of the adoption of the new Local Plan. The IDP will help inform decisions on CIL spending across the District This is being operated as an Open Tender. Please see Tender Pack. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

The Council is seeking to commission Consultants to prepare an Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) that fulfils the requirement for a Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA), Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) and Health Impact Assessment (HIA). By taking this integrated approach it avoids the need to undertake and report on separate assessments, seeks to reduce any duplication of assessment work and benefits from a shared understanding of the outputs to inform policy development, particularly to reflect those elements such as climate change, green infrastructure, transport etc which cut across a variety of planning matters. The Council has declared a 'Climate Emergency' and set a target of making its operations net-zero by 2030. The Assessment should have regard to this target, and it is essential that this is fully integrated into the IIA process in order to ensure that the Local Plan helps achieve these targets. This is being operated as an Open Tender. Please see Tender Pack for full information. The tender pack also includes links to the Council's Local Plan Development.

Expressions of Interest are invited for the design, supply, and installation of rooftop solar PV at William Penn Leisure Centre. The Council is seeking a single Contractor to perform the requirement on the Council's behalf. The planned design and installation is set to be complete in October 2024. Initial detail is set out in the Expression of Interest document attached to this notice.

Expressions of Interest are sought for the Design and Installation of a Replacement Air Conditioning System at Three Rivers House. The requirement is to decommission old comfort cooling from the first-floor office at Three Rivers House. Design and install an energy efficient solution that can provide heat or cooling to achieve an optimum temperature of 22- 24 degrees Celsius. Please review, complete and return the Expression of interest form to be consdered for this opportunity. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.