CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Contract For Supply and Installation Of New Playground Equipment Penllegaer Primary School

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The purpose of the tender is to obtain a fixed rate price and illustrated layouts for the supply and installation of new playground equipment and where applicable safety surfacing and other features.

New equipment to be provided to suit children with special needs within the school grounds.

Supply and install the following.

1. Wheelchair swing

2. Sunken trampoline

3. Flush wheelchair friendly carousel

4. Any other inclusive equipment if space and budget allows.

Wetpour surfacing to the manufactures specifications for depth throughout and must comply with EN 1177, coloured if the budget allows.

For the purpose of submitting the proposal a detailed 3D coloured layout and dimensions of each proposed item is required.

Address

Penllegaer Primary School

Pontardulais Road

Gorseinon

SA4 9DB

A maximum budget of £36k (exclusive of VAT) is available which is to include all design work, removals and disposals, safety surfacing, new equipment and installation.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118027

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Please utilise the Key Considerations for New Play Areas outlined within this document, to aid the design choices.

The recommendations made are modest in cost and can be reasonably considered in meeting a design brief, however we welcome the inclusion of innovative ideas.

Equipment

Key Themes – Generic

• Flush to floor roundabout with seat and space for wheelchair/buggy

• Double width slide – wide enough for 2 e.g. Parent/carer and child. - Variety of access to accommodate different needs and abilities.

• Swings to include at least 1 basket type swing as well as a choice of others.

• Low level and high-level sensory experiences – be imaginative e.g. tactile, audio, visual etc.

• Rocking/spinning/bouncing experiences to suit varied sizes and abilities

• Climbing experiences to include low and multi-level experiences not just height driven.

Access

Key Themes – Generic

• Surfacing must be wheelchair/buggy friendly.

• Gates wide enough and manageable for wheelchairs and buggies.

• Seating for all to be near play equipment, some with table.

• Adequate space around and easy access to the equipment.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

A maximum budget of £36k (exclusive of VAT) is available which is to include all design work, removals and disposals, safety surfacing, new equipment and installation.

An itemised quotation is required to identify all cost together with an illustrated layout for design proposed which will be assessed on a quality/play value basis.

New equipment to be provided to suit children with special needs within the school grounds.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CCS/21/331

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Additional Information

1. Register your company on the eTenderWales portal (this is only required once):

— Navigate to the portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

— Click the “Suppliers register here” link.

— Enter your correct business and user details.

— Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete.

— You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure).

— Agree to the terms and conditions and click “continue”.

2. Express an interest in the project:

— Login to the portal with your username/password.

— Click the “ITTs Open to All Suppliers” link (these are the ITTs open to any registered supplier).

— Click on the relevant ITT to access the content.

— Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.

— This will move the ITT into your “My ITTs” page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only).

— Click on the ITT code. You can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box.

3. Responding to the invitation to tender:

— You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting).

— You can now use the “Messages” function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification.

— Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT.

— There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available).

If you require any further assistance use the online help. Alternatively, the BravoSolution helpdesk can be contacted (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00) on:

— E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk

— Phone: +44 8003684850

(WA Ref:114087)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

(WA Ref:118027)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice