Expressions of Interest for the Design and Build of a Multi- Wheel Skate Park in Peel Park, Long Ashton, BS41 9ED

Long Ashton Parish Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies for the design and construction of a new multi-wheel skate park for Long Ashton Parish Council. The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide-ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract which include client and user group liaison, design, construction and installation of a Play Area, health & safety management and defect diagnosis.

Companies from whom Long Ashton Parish Council 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.

Companies from whom Long Ashton Parish Council 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.

The Skatepark has a budget of £225,000. This will be funded primarily through grant funding, local fundraising events and activities and Parish Council funds. The tender submission will need to demonstrate how the funding will be spent; the tender submission is to include initial designs.

Long Ashton Parish Council 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. It is anticipated that tender documents will be issued in early 2023.

EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

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 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.

Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their:

Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 25th November 2022