Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cde-b1ff-7325-b45e-aec76d2213e4/supply-and-installation-of-play-equipment-and-associated-surfacing awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Supply and Installation of Play Equipment and Associated Surfacing [Weston super Mare Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/weston-super-mare-town-council) Estimated value £22,800 Published 27 Nov 2017 Deadline Closed 15 Dec 2017 ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 Read full description ## CPV classification Playground equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/49080115-5dcb-47f0-af74-6a9636f97ca2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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