Little Missenden Play Area

Overview

INTRODUCTION Little Missenden Parish council invites tenders from suitably experienced contractors for the design, supply, and installation of a new play area for children aged 2-11 years at Little Missenden play area. All suppliers submitting a response to this tender must be current members of the Association of Play Industries (API). As the UK's leading trade body for play equipment manufacturers and installers, API membership ensures suppliers meet high standards of safety, quality, and ethical conduct. Tenderers must include their API membership number in their submission. Submissions from non-members will not be considered This opportunity is open to companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative play solutions for public spaces. The successful bidder will be expected to deliver a full design-and-build package. PROJECT BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES The play area consists of a mixture of new metal equipment and old wooden play equipment. We would like to remove the old wooden equipment and replace with new modern equipment. Key aims: • Remove wooden trail, wooden swings, small toddler unit and roundabout. • Leaving new basket swing, slide and the three floor standing treehouses • Provide new inclusive, accessible equipment suitable for ages 2-14 • Enhance year-round usability through improved surfacing • Reflect the natural setting through material choices and design themes • Provide a safe and stimulating environment aligned with national play standards (EN 1176/EN 1177) Budget The proposed budget is £54,000 (Ex VAT). The full budget should be used but not exceeded. All features included within the design must be included within the budget and quotation, there must be no 'suggested' additional works shown in the design outside the tendered price. Project Background & Site-Specific Requirements Current situation The current play area suffers from various issues, both naturally occurring and the current equipment, surfacing and general design. The Council would like to see a design that not only considers the site challenges but enhances play values. The play area is in a conservation area and can lay wet during winter months so no wood to be used colours must be muted preferably browns and greens to help blend into the surrounding environment Note: The site has access via a five-bar field gate and plenty of parking within the play area. However, the site can lay wet during winter months. Objective example To enhance the play area, introducing exciting new equipment to work alongside existing equipment. Site set-up: • Welfare (drinking water and a portable toilet) must be provided for the duration of the Works. • Heras Fencing must be established around the entire site for the duration of the Works, with sufficient CDM signage. • Compound and Access Route: details on the tender submission should include any vehicle access route and contractor parking, proposed compound, and processes to mitigate any impact on the community such as vehicle movement, noise, or any other factors. This should be in the form of a concise or simplified construction plan (maximum 1 page) to evidence some thought has been considered to the site in terms of delivering the project. Project Specification The Council is seeking a play area that incorporates imagination, challenge and excitement for the target age group, reflecting the priorities identified through consultation. The equipment list provided gives a broad indication of the Council's and community's vision, while allowing Contractor flexibility to propose innovative solutions from their own product ranges. Contractors are encouraged to demonstrate a range of play values and disciplines, clearly identifying the play value of each item proposed. The playscape should provide opportunities for both physical and social development through a varied and engaging play environment. The play equipment items to be considered must include, but are not restricted to: E