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closed GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Construction of petanque terrain

[Burgess Hill Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/burgess-hill-town-council)

Estimated value

£15,000

Published

6 Jan 2020

Deadline

Closed

24 Jan 2020

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.

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## About this tender

Burgess Hill Town Council, in conjunction with Mid Sussex District Council and the Lottery Fund, invites tenders for the construction of a Petanque Terrain at Marle Place Park in the hatched area on the attached plan. The construction should meet the following minimum standard:

â&#128;¢ The terrain should be 22m by 18m

â&#128;¢ Level the site

â&#128;¢ Dig a pit 7 inches deep over the entire site

â&#128;¢ Remove spoil or alternatively shape a grassed bank on one side for spectators using some of the spoil.

â&#128;¢ Line the hole with a weed suppressing membrane.

â&#128;¢ Install a surround using concrete kerbstones/sleepers 8 inches deep.

â&#128;¢ Fill up to 6inches with type 2 fill

â&#128;¢ Finish off the surface with a dusting of fine grit 3mm down to dust

â&#128;¢ Construct a French drain by digging a trench around the perimeter 9 inches deep and 12 inches wide

â&#128;¢ Fill trench with 10mm shingle

â&#128;¢ 160m of blue nylon rope.

â&#128;¢ Two sturdy benches on a concrete foundation . The benches should be Lakeside Seats as supplied by Broxap [broxap.com/lakeside.html](https://www.broxap.com/lakeside.html)

â&#128;¢ Access for wheelchairs should be provided.

The following aspects of the quote will be discussed further with the successful tenderer.

Please provide separately prices for the provision and installation of

â&#128;¢ The site would benefit from the installation of flood lights. Electricity was previously installed on the site but it is unclear whether this could be reconnected. Please provide a quote to install suitable flood lighting using existing poles if possible.

â&#128;¢ Provision of a roofed shelter (no sides) for participants to place belongings and shelter during inclement weather. It is suggested that the shelter should have a concrete base and incorporate one of the benches. The approximate size should be 5m by 3m by 2.5m.

Tenders in a sealed envelope marked PETANQUE TENDER CONFIDENTIAL must reach the undersigned by 12 noon, Friday 24 January 2020 and when replying please supply written evidence of Â£10 million Public Liability Insurance. Alternatively tenders can be emailed to  but confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.

The Council does not bind itself to accepting the lowest or any tender.

If you have any questions or require a site visit please contact Liz Clark on 01444 238203 or .

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## CPV classification

Construction work

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b1e63bb4-9103-4b3d-9365-decd3983df2f)

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