Re-design, supply and install play equipment and safety surfacing as required to upgrade an existing play facility at Elford Jubilee Memorial Playground, Tamworth, B79 9DA

1. General Requirements 1.1 The Council is seeking a company to design, supply and install play area equipment meeting the standards of the API (Association of Play Industries) at Elford Jubilee Memorial Playground, B79 9DA on the provisions as set out in this document. 1.2 The location of the site is Elford Jubilee Memorial Playground, B79 9DA. 1.3 The aim is to decide on a preferred supplier and to place an order in December 2025, for an installation as soon as possible thereafter. 1.4 This project requires the supply and installation of new play equipment including play area surfacing. The principal focus of the new play equipment is imagination and inclusivity, providing play items for the up-to-12-year-old age group. 4. Description of the works and pricing 4.1 The works The works comprise of the installation of new play equipment at land known as Elford Jubilee Memorial Playground, B79 9DA. There is an existing fenced children's play area on the site. 4.1.1 This project requires the supply and installation of new play equipment including play area surfacing. The Council is open to retaining any viable play equipment on site. The principal focus of the new play equipment is inclusivity and providing play items for the up-to-12-year-old age group. 4.2 This project must comply with part 12, Class A of the GDPO which sets out what can be carried out The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. All new play equipment must be kept under 4m in height. 4.3 Budget The proposed budget for the complete scheme is £110,000 (One hundred and ten thousand pounds) excluding VAT. 4.4 Site description and access 4.4.1 Elford Jubilee Memorial Playground is a fenced playground within an area of public open space located next to the Elford Cricket Ground, which is located close to a busy Primary school. 4.4.2 The park is used for informal recreation and public enjoyment. 4 4.4.3 Interested Contractors should visit the site and meet with the Council's representative in order to familiarise themselves with the area, the existing layout and the surrounding environment. 4.4.4 Access shall be off the Brickhouse Lane entrance, via a gate. 4.4.5 The Contract Area shall be agreed with the Contractor at the prestart meeting. All areas for storage and welfare will be determined at the prestart meeting. There is enough space to provide a secure storage area during the scheme of works. 4.5 Drawings The following drawings are included within the appendices of this document a. Site plan b. Photos of the existing site 4.6 Working hours Working hours shall be limited to 08.30-18.00 Monday to Friday. Weekend working hours shall be subject to approval by the Council. 4.7 Labour, Plant and Materials The Contractor will provide all labour, materials, fuel, carriage, plant, tools and machinery in order to execute the works. It is the responsibility of the tenderer to guarantee that all its sub-Contractors will comply with all the requirements and terms and conditions set out herein. 4.8 Disposal of Waste and Litter The Contractor must ensure that all waste materials produced whilst these works are ongoing are transported from site using waste carriers with a current Waste Carriers License. The provision of skips is permitted yet these must be located within a secure fenced compound. There must be no burning of litter or vegetation on the site. 4.9 Health, Safety and Welfare 4.9.1 The successful Contractor shall at all times comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all associated Acts, Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice. 4.9.2 The successful Contractor must submit to the Council copies of all insurances and site-specific risk assessments and method statements ahead of any works commencing on site. 4.9.3 The Council is unable to offer any welfare facilities at this site. The Contractor will need to allow for the provision of any facilities required for the works. There is ample space …