Rackheath's Jubilee Park Playground Improvements 2023

Description

Rackheath Community Council is seeking quotations from suitably qualified and insured contractors to install new play equipment at Jubilee Park infant and junior playground, situated in the centre of the village development. This contract will also involve the removal of certain pieces of equipment no longer required. The following equipment is requested for the play area. This is a preferred list and any suggestions for better use of the space and better play value will be considered by the Council when considering and scoring the tenders: • Toddler triple tower unit suitable for 18 months+ to include a plastic slide, wobble bridge, static bridge, ladder and scramble net (no climbing style wall). • Low level balance beams both static and wobble beam both suitable for 18 months + • Nest swing with plastic dish and metal framework this will include extending the existing fence line to create sufficient space. • Replacement swing seats for toddler swings to a more suitable material and design (and replacement chains, if needed) • Parallel Shuffle bars to be positioned beside the MUGA • Giant Hamster Wheel to be positioned alongside the MUGA • A wheelchair accessible roundabout to replace the green rotator dish and rock boulders. • Snake rope swing for approx. 6 children, wooden frame with steel ground supports • Large dual tower unit suitable up to the age of 14. Must have open and closed plastic slides, 3 access points to include rope ladder, static ladder and pole slide (no climbing style walls). This should provide a Wow Factor! on entering the park. • Picnic benches in coloured Compact Grade Laminate Topped Steel Legged Picnic Tables x8 Surfacing  Wet pour surfacing under all new equipment  Replacement of rubber surfacing where currently present with wet pour surfacing. Grass matting to remain where installed. Existing Equipment for removal and disposal:  Green Rotator dish  Rock boulders  Toddler swing seats  Toddler maze  1x picnic bench in toddler area  1x picnic bench in open play area to make way for large dual tower unit Experienced play area installers are invited to tender for the contract. It is anticipated that construction will be carried out during the Spring of 2023 with the playground ready for use during June 2023. The exact timescale will be agreed between the Council and the preferred contractor following award of the contract. ALL tenders to be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked: "TENDER FOR RACKHEATH COMMUNITY COUNCIL - JUBILEE PARK, RACKHEATH" The Contractor should submit both 3x copies each on A4 and A3 of all designs and drawings with design information specific to this project in hard copy. Please also provide a high-resolution image of the proposed play area which can be used as part of the public consultation process. Submissions should be sent to: Anne Tandy Rackheath Community Council The Pavilion Green Lane West Rackheath NR13 6LT By 17:00 hours on Tuesday 14th February 2023