Wellingborough Town Council invites tenders from eligible and qualified companies to provide Festive light decorations in designated areas as outlined in this document.
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Tenderers must provide comprehensive proposals covering the supply, installation, removal and switch on and off, along with the maintenance of Festive light decorations in specified locations for a contract period of either 3 years or 5 years as well as storage when not in use.
The scope of work includes but is not limited to:
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Installation of wall-mounted and or over-street displays in Market Street/Orient Way.
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Installation of a cross-street display at the junction of Burystead Place.
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Installation of cross-street displays on Sheep Street, Silver Street, and Midland Road.
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Installation of cross-street and wall displays on Cambridge Street.
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Installation of cross-street or string lights on Gloucester Place.
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Installation of cross-street display on Pebble Lane
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Installation and lighting of a 22+ft Christmas tree. Alternatively, provide pricing to light up the existing tree on Market Street, in front of the Hind Hotel.
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Festoon along the tree line in All Hallows Church/Whitehorse Yard
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Switch on and off all lights for Diwali
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Switch on of the festive lights for the Christmas lights switch on event.
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Switch off before 6th January
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Remove off all lights after 6th January
Tenderers must provide pricing for hire for both a 3-year and a 5-year contract.
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Infrastructure Testing:
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Tenderers must include testing of power and infrastructure required for the Festive light displays.
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Call-Out Charges:
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Tenderers must include any potential call-out charges that may apply for maintenance or emergency services during the contract period.
The procurement process is intended to follow the timetable below:
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Invitation to tender issued
25th March 2024
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Clarification by interested parties submitted by
19th April 2024
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Deadline for responses
26th April 2024
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Evaluation
29th April -3rd May 2024
Submissions of the tender response form, price schedule and supporting documents must be made by post to the following address, marked clearly 'DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 26th APRIL 2024:
Private and Confidential
Sally McLellan
Town Clerk
Wellingborough Town Council
Swanspool House
Doddington Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 1BP
The pavilion stands in the grounds of Swanspool Gardens. These gardens, along with Swanspool House (which is not the subject of this application), were gifted by Mr. F. C. Chamberlain for the enjoyment of the town in 1919. Swanspool Pavilion and Gardens are located within close proximity to the town centre. Although they have this central location, they have a calm and secluded feel, with established trees and sweeping paths around the multiple flower beds. Since 1919, tennis courts, two bowls rinks, a putting course and a pavilion were built in the grounds. Sadly, the putting course has long disappeared, the tennis courts are closed due to disrepair, and only one bowls rink is maintained for use.
The town council is seeking to:
• restoring the gardens to their former glory
• resurfacing the tennis courts, maximizing usage by the community and clubs,
• reinstating the putting golf with a more modern adventure golf course by repurposing one of the bowls rink as a key attraction to the gardens
and install a café operating from the pavilion. This café would provide a regular income and could operate as a hub for activities in the garden. The café could also provide refreshments for the bowls clubs after their sessions, delivering the much-needed social activity after games. To ensure viability of the café it would also be used to provide catering for meetings and weddings in the hall.
The proposal is to offer the café as a commercial let, equipped for café use, would provide a secure monthly income with little resource implications for the Town Council.
Before embarking on this work we are seeking to undertake a feasibility study and market assessment aimed at assessing the potential usage of a proposed adventure golf course and café to be sited at Swanspool Pavilion and Gardens. The primary objective is to gather evidence on the demand for these facilities and the likely income from these provisions.
Objectives of the Market Research:
a. Evaluate the local and regional market demand for adventure golf facilities and café services.
b. Identify the target demographic groups likely to utilise the adventure golf course and café.
c. Assess competitors in the vicinity offering similar leisure and dining experiences.
d. Determine pricing strategies that would maximise revenue while remaining competitive.
e. Analyse the feasibility of the project in terms of financial, technical, and management capabilities.
f. Identify and mitigate potential project risks.
The market research project is expected to commence the week of 17th June 2024. The project is to be completed by Friday 2nd August 2024.
Interested parties are invited to submit their proposals in accordance with the outlined specifications by 6th June 2024 by 5 pm. Proposals should be sent to:
Sally McLellan
Town Clerk
Wellingborough Town Council
Clerk@wellingboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk
01933 832821
You are invited to submit a quote for the design and installation of an adventure golf course, including entrance gates, security fencing, and associated` landscaping on a surplus c.40m x 40m bowling rink in Swanspool Gardens. You are invited to submit quotes for an 18-hole option, space permitting.
The anticipated value of the contract (based on an 18-hole course), to include all design costs, manufacture, supply and delivery, installation, associated site works, reinstatement, preliminaries, contingencies and profit, is £250,00 to £325,000.
Swanspool Gardens are set in a residential area on the edge of the town centre. The gardens are set within the grounds of Swanspool House, a Grade II listed Georgian building, in Wellingborough's Conservation area. The Gardens are home to an Art Deco Pavilion servicing two tennis courts and a bowling rink. Many established trees which have historical importance to the gardens and are rare specimens are dotted around the site, with floral displays to compliment the tranquil setting.
The work will consist of:
• Detailed designs for the course, including drawings and specifications.
• Obtaining all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work.
• Installing an 18-hole golf course.
• Erecting fencing, gates and signage.
• Associated landscaping to dress the course.
• Any ongoing recommended contractor maintenance and inspection costs.