Supply and Installation of Play Equipment and Associated Surfacing

Description

Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies to the design and construction of a new play area for Weston-super-Mare Town Council.  The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements of the contract which include liaison and design of a Play Area, health & safety management and defect diagnosis.

Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must 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. 

Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered.

The Town Council has a budget of £22,800 and the submission must demonstrate how the funding will be spent; to include initial designs. It is essential that you are able to meet the deadline of February 2018 (or sooner if possible) for works to commence.
Weston-super-Mare Town Council will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued late December 2017.

EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 
The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria, a fail under the Health and Safety criteria will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. An aggregate of 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.

Evaluation Criteria	Pass / Fail
Proven experience in the supply and installation of play equipment	Pass / Fail
Financial capability 	Pass / Fail
Proven experience in supply and installation of safety surfacing	Pass / Fail
Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation)	Pass / Fail
Resources and availability to tender and commence in February 2018	Pass / Fail

Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their:
•	Company name, address, contact name and registration number
•	Company bankers name and account number
•	Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation
•	Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company (Max 1000 words)
•	Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence work February 2018

Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 15th December 2017 to:
Sarah Pearse
Responsible Financial Officer
Weston-super-Mare Town Council	
Grove House
Grove Park
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 2QJ

Additional information: Weston-super-Mare Town Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies to the design and construction of a new play area for Weston-super-Mare Town Council.  The contractor will need to have proven and demonstrated experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill bases to achieve the various elements of the contract which include liaison and design of a Play Area, health & safety management and defect diagnosis.
Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must 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. 
Companies from whom Weston-super-Mare Town Council procure goods and services must be able to demonstrate an excellent Health and Safety record, accordingly contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered.
The Town Council has a budget of £22,800 and the submission must demonstrate how the funding will be spent; to include initial designs. It is essential that you are able to meet the deadline of February 2018 (or sooner if possible) for works to commence.
Weston-super-Mare Town Council will evaluate the Expression of Interest submissions received, and shortlist qualifying companies to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. Tender documents will be issued late December 2017.
EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 
The evaluation will be in accordance with the following criteria, a fail under the Health and Safety criteria will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list. 
An aggregate of 3 or more fails will automatically result in exclusion from the tender list.
Evaluation Criteria	Pass / Fail
Proven experience in the supply and installation of play equipment	Pass / Fail
Financial capability 	Pass / Fail
Proven experience in supply and installation of safety surfacing	Pass / Fail
Evidence of an excellent Health & Safety Record (no enforcement action under current legislation)	Pass / Fail
Resources and availability to tender and commence in February 2018	Pass / Fail
Interested parties are asked to submit Expressions of Interest to include their:
•	Company name, address, contact name and registration number
•	Company bankers name and account number
•	Details of any enforcement action under Health & Safety Legislation
•	Brief details of two recent (within last 36 months) similar projects undertaken by the company (Max 1000 words)
•	Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and should they be successful, commence work February 2018
Expressions of Interest should be sent no later than 12 noon on Friday 15th December 2017 to:

Sarah Pearse
Responsible Fin