Expressions of interest for design and build of a replacement skatepark in Jubilee Park, Bruton

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Bruton Town Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and qualified companies to become the preferred contractor to undertake the design and construction of a new sensitively designed concrete skatepark to replace an existing metal ramp in Jubilee Park, Bruton. The contractor must have proven and demonstrable experience in similar projects and the wide ranging skill-base to achieve the various elements of the contract, to include client and user group liaison, assistance with fundraising, design, planning application, construction and installation of a skatepark, health & safety management and defect diagnosis. Companies from which Bruton Town Council procures 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 must additionally demonstrate an excellent health and safety record. Accordingly, contractors that cannot demonstrate an excellent record, free from enforcement action, will not be considered. Fundraising is being led by an active community group with an aspirational budget target of £200,000 - 250,000, subject to planning permission. Tender submission will be expected to demonstrate how the funding will be spent; to include initial, adaptable designs. Bruton Town Council will evaluate the expression of interest submissions received and shortlist qualifying companies from which to invite tenders for the project. Registration of interest does not imply inclusion on the tender list. It is anticipated that tender documents will be issued towards the beginning of June 2022. 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 CriteriaPass / Fail Proven experience in the supply and installation of a concrete skateparkPass / Fail Financial capability Pass / Fail Evidence of a clean health & safety record (no enforcement action under current legislation)Pass / Fail Resources and availability to tender and commence work during 2022/ 2023Pass / Fail Interested parties are asked to submit expressions of interest to include: •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 48 months) similar projects undertaken by the company (Max 1000 words) •Confirmation that the company can offer assistance with fundraising •Confirmation that the company will be able to submit a tender and, should they be successful, the timescale in which they could commence work Expressions of interest should be received no later than 12 noon on Thursday 26th May 2022