Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cfa-84cc-71de-a2fb-f5a82b7c2a1f/bois-moor-road-play-area-chesham awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Bois Moor Road Play Area, Chesham [Chesham Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/chesham-town-council) Estimated value £40,000 to £45,000 Published 16 Jul 2024 Deadline Closed 16 Aug 2024 ## 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 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 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Playground equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fbd88b02-fc22-40c1-9119-5956d9f65404) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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