Multi age youth play equipment

To design a small playground and supply and install playground equipment and safety surfaces at a Community Centre playing fields.

The Council is inviting Tenders proposing up to 2 design options: one that includes and utilises existing equipment (Swings and slide, if still regulation compliant), and one for a completely new play scheme.

An itemised tender is required for identifying all costs together with illustrative layouts that will be presented to the Council who will decide on a final preferred option, to then be finally ratified by Alvechurch Parish Councillors.

Tenders have a funding ceiling of £30,000 (Excluding VAT).

Findings from a short survey:

Key Stage 3 to 4 (12-15yrs. old) children are occasional users also.

An itemised quotation is required to identify all costs together with an illustrated layout for design purposes which will be assessed on a quality and warranty and play value basis, as well as on price.

Materials

Due to previous issues with wood, the council is looking for longevity and minimal maintenance, so predominantly steel equipment. Colours should complement the surrounding natural environment.

Removals

Any items that may require removal should be agreed at the survey stage.

Surfacing (to be agreed)

The council has a preference for grass matting to reduce costs and focus on the actual play equipment. As a result, provision needs to be included to supply and install new turf and grass matting under any equipment or where necessary other materials that provide a safe play surface.

There is a pedestrian access to the field which may be widened to facilitate access to the field during the works but the bund must be reinstated and grass-seeded at the end of works. Permanent pedestrian access to also be created as part of this contract.

Additional information: Contractors are welcome to visit the site at any time.

Please provide 1 x A1 hard Copy of any visuals / designs and 1 x A4 hard copy of any supporting material such as the quotation to the Clerk, Alvechurch Parish Council, at

Ground Floor, 1A George Road

Alvechurch

Birmingham

B48 7PB

The items should be provided in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Tender response - for the attention of the Clerk". The item will be opened by the Clerk in the presence of at least one Parish Councillor after the deadline has passed.

Additionally, to maintain the sealed tender process electronic documents should not be submitted directly to the Parish Council.