Play Park equipment design and installation

Newark Town Council is seeking a qualified and experienced company to design and install new playground equipment, safety surfacing and (possibly) fencing within the existing Play Park situated in the Riverside Park, Tolney Lane, Newark.

Deadline for Tender Submission 5.00pm on the 2nd May 2025

Method of Submission of Tender Tenders must be sent in writing to the following address:

Newark Town Hall Market Place Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 1DU

Tenders must be sent in a sealed envelope and marked for the attention of Mrs. Anna Lawson.

Envelopes must also be marked in the top left of the envelope with the words 'Formal Tender'

Tender Opening and Scoring All bids will be opened on the 6th May 2025 and will be scored and assessed by a panel of officers and members as specified in the scoring matrix on that date.

Tender Scoring Matrix Tenders will be scored in accordance with the scoring system at Appendix 1.

Decision Date The panel will recommend the preferred contractor at the next available meeting.

Site visit You are invited to visit the site to look into every right, matter, and thing that could affect the value of your submission.

As a consequence, a failure to do so would result in an inability to draw down an extension to time or cost for the project.

Guided site tours to assist in preparing a bid will be held for all interested parties on the following days and times:

Thursday 10th April - 10.00 am Thursday 24th April - 2.00 pm

Please e-mail Anna Lawson to reserve your place on one of these site visits. anna.lawson@newark.gov.uk

Further information If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact Anna Lawson, Deputy Town Clerk, on 01636 684806 or e-mail anna.lawson@newark.gov.uk

Responses from anyone other than the Deputy Town Clerk, or the Town Clerk (Matthew Gleadell) should be considered commercially invalid.

Section 4. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Strongly recommended

Swing set to include junior, toddler, and basket swings.

Multi-play unit for juniors - to include a slide and a climbing net -the taller the better! Ramp access, double-width slide, high-sided slide for support.

Multi-play unit for toddlers - up steps or ramp - down slide - something fairly simple.

Roundabout / Slanting 'spinner'.

2. x Spinning 'cup' baskets.

Seesaw/cross seesaw. Seesaw with back support and gripping handles

Rocker. Rocker with seat support and sides

Panels for perimeter fencing (budget allowing), eg, music, sensory, etc.

Age Range Under Age 12

Disability friendly Must include equipment suitable for those with physical and sensory disabilities.

Preferred

Material

Lifespan and sustainability are the primary considerations.