CCPF Learn to Ride and Skills cycle trail

BPC is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified company to design and build:

• A)an adventurous skills bike trail of approximately 500 metres . The trail should be suitable for all ages but the target is school age children of all abilities.

• B)A 'learn to ride' track of approximately 55 metres intended for beginners to learn and develop off road biking skills.

The supplier will need to have proven and demonstrable experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill base to achieve the various elements of the contract which include design, construction and installation of bike trails, client and user group liaison, health & safety management and defect diagnosis and rectification. The supplier must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly suppliers that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered. The supplier must also 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.

BPC will apply for grant funding for this project, the outcome of which should be known during January 2020 at the latest. In addition BPC may be able to supplement the grant to a very limited extent. BPC has not set a budget for this project but prospective contractors must appreciate that grant funding is essential for this project to take place and that grant funding in excess of £75,000 is harder to obtain.

If successful, delivery and installation is to commence at an agreed date for completion subject to weather etc as early as possible and ideally before 31 March 2020 with a view to having a formal opening on 9th May 2020. If the grant application is unsuccessful the project will be delayed until alternative funding is found and the project may need to be delivered in phases as funds become available. A single supplier is preferred.

The trails must have accessibility at the heart of the design and should offer opportunities for all age groups. The final design brief will be agreed with the successful tenderer.

See attached document for further information