Skate Park- Byron Recreation Ground

Description

Harrow Council and its Community Partners are giving consideration to a tender exercise for an exciting community project to develop its iconic seventies Skate Park located at Byron Recreation Ground, Peel Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7QX. The renowned and much-loved Skate Park built in 1978 has become dilapidated, is in poor condition and needs revival. Lot 1: The proposal is in the early stages of development and will sit alongside Harrows ambitious plans to develop its Byron Quarter as part of the Harrow Regeneration Programme. http://karakusevic-carson.com/work/byron-quarter-masterplan To assist us with developing the correct tender specification we would welcome your feedback and suggestions based on your experience for a delivery approach. Estimated Total Value Full refurbishment £950,000 – £1,160,000. Partial refurbishment £665,000 - £710,000. Description of the Procurement The current proposal is to appoint a suitably experienced design and build delivery partner who will lead on community engagement and will take on the role of fundraiser and principal designer. It is recognised that bringing this vision to realisation will require considerable thought and input from a specialist skate park organisation who can build upon the legacy created by the original designers back in the 1970’s. The appointed company will work closely with Harrow Council and its Community Partners throughout the project to deliver a long lasting and valued facility that can continue to be used by future generations. The Council is keen to seek input from companies to shape a tender that maximises opportunities for all stakeholders. Input is sought on: 1. Staged project approach 2. Project duration 3. Project feasibility 4. Design approach 5. Market approach 6. Financial cost 7. Designer led funding approach 8. Consultation and community engagement 9. Warranty and defects liability 10. Any other relevant considerations The Council will hold a virtual market engagement session 21 September 2021 at 14.00 with prospective delivery partners. In order to help shape discussions, we would like interested providers to come prepared to discuss a series of questions covering the topics listed. To receive further information and take part in a market engagement session, please express your interest emailing: leila.gillespie@harrow.gov.uk A Microsoft Teams invite will be issued to all that have expressed interest by the 17th September. Additional Information The Skate Park is locally listed and therefore any development plans will need to take this into account throughout the design and planning stages. Procurement of this tender will be subject to Cabinet approval to procure and / or subject to project feasibility following initial market assessment. Estimated date of publication of contract notice: February 2022.