Bois Moor Road Play Area, Chesham

Description

Bois Moor Play Area is a small playground situated on Bois Moor Road and includes a fenced playpark.

The playpark was damaged by a falling tree in 2022 and has largely remained closed since then.  The new playground is to be built on the site of the existing park, and the grassed area behind.  

The work will consist of:
•	Detailed designs for the playground, including drawings and specifications; 
•	Obtaining all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work; 
•	Installing the new play equipment; 
•	Installing new surfacing;
•	Installing benches and bins; 
•	Associated landscaping

Design requirements
Play equipment must include:
•	Multiple swing set, including a bucket swing.
•	Climbing frame
•	Tall slide
•	2 x benches
•	1 x bin

Play equipment must:
•	Be durable (including at least a 25 year warranty on steel and 15 year warranty on all timber and other materials) with parts easily maintained and replaced. Particular attention should be given to the structure and mechanism of any swings;
•	Be challenging for the target age range of 4-11 year olds;
•	Be as accessible and inclusive as possible enabling children of all abilities to play alongside each other, incorporating sensory elements and considering recommendations of the Make Space for Girls campaign;
•	Give consideration to the Council's immediate neighbours to ensure that noise from users is not excessive;
•	Take into account trees and tree roots around the site, so as to not endanger the health of existing trees.
•	Include suitable safety surfacing where required.
•	Maximise use of the site.

Construction requirements
•	A site survey should be undertaken prior to work commencing to ensure the suitability of the ground and identify any services;
•	The current planting on the site, including trees, must not be disturbed by any work, without the prior permission of the Council;
•	A maximum equipment height of 4m must be observed.
•	All surplus materials must be removed from site;
•	Materials should be locally-sourced where practicable;
•	Exact details, materials, quantities and measurements will be agreed with the appointed contractor following production of detailed designs.

An email or electronic transfer should be sent by the tenderer, submission deadline Friday 16th August 2024 at 23:59 to louise.hayday@chesham.gov.uk
Hard copies should be in a sealed envelope and sent to:
CEO & Town Clerk
Chesham Town Council
Chesham Town Hall
Baines Walk
Chesham
Bucks, HP5 1DS

Additional information: All tenders should complete both the pricing schedule and the tender response documents, and return with any plans or designs.