Tenders

TENDERS 

TENDERS INVITED

FOR WORKS ON THE CULVERT AND VEHICULAR BRIDGE OVER LUBBESTHORPE BROOK, WORKS TO CAR PARK AND INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE AT MOSSDALE MEADOWS,

Lubbesthorpe Bridle Road, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 3AH - 28/06/2024

TENDERS ARE INVITED from suitably experienced Contractors for works on the Culvert and vehicular bridge over Lubbesthorpe Brook, along with drainage down Lubbesthorpe Bridle Path and drainage and refurbishment of car park at Mossdale Meadows.

The work involves:

1. To remove existing vehicular culvert bridge over brook
2. To replace vehicular culvert bridge with single box culvert as shown at Appendix 1
3. To ensure new vehicular culvert bridge surface is sufficient to carry weight of the tractor (maximum net payload 6200kg and 209 cm width) and is sufficient to serve as both pedestrian and vehicular access point
4. Raise stone turning area as per the attached plan shown at Appendix 1
5. Undertake works to the brook banks as shown in Appendix 2
6. To prepare and submit relevant Permit application required for the works, to the Environment Agency
7. Drainage work to the entrance of Mossdale Meadows car park to drain water from the car park into the brook as the car park entrance was prone to frequent flooding that was raised during the Walking & Cycling route construction as shown on Appendix 3 and 4.
8. Resurfacing of Mossdale Meadows car park with tarmac and repair of broken kerbstones.  Currently the car park consists of hardcore and stone which frequently gets washed down towards the brook in heavy rain.
9. Inclusion of drainage channels down the Lubbesthorpe bridle path adjacent to the pavilion building to alleviate flooding issues in the workshop as shown at Appendix 5
10. Suitable fencing to be installed between car park kerb edge and brook

The Contractor must provide within the quoted price:

1. All costs associated with preparing the quote, including site visits;
2. Meeting Health &Safety requirements;
3. Site Set-up and returning the site to use, including removing all debris from site;
4. Carriage and Off-Loading;
5. All processing and administration costs;
6. All labour and third-party costs; and
7. Details of all taxes, including VAT. 

All costs associated with obtaining relevant Permit from the Environment Agency for work 

The following is available to assist contractors tendering:

• Details of Braunstone Town Council and the open space
• Plans for the required work to the vehicular bridge, car park and drainage
• Photographs of flooding, existing banks and vehicular bridges for reference

Site visits can be arranged by contacting Pauline Snow on 0116 2899270 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Valid tenders must include details of 1 – 10 above along with the tender price and must be delivered enclosed in a plain, sealed envelope, endorsed “Tender – Works to Mossdale Meadows Flooding” and addressed to the Office of Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP, or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 4pm on Monday 12^th August 2024

Note: Canvassing of Members or of any committee, directly or indirectly, for any Contract with the Council shall disqualify the Contractor for such appointment. If an applicant for any appointment or Contract with the Council is to his/her knowledge related to any Member of, or the holder of any office under the Council, he/she and the person to whom he/she is related shall disclose the relationship in writing to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk. A Contractor who fails to do so shall be disqualified for such Contract, and, if appointed, may be dismissed without notice.

TIMESCALES AND ASSESSMENT

DEADLINE FOR TENDER SUBMISSION: 4pm on Monday 12^th August 2024

TENDERS WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING MATRIX:

1. Cost    
2. Compatibility with Proposals
3. Environment   
4. Methodology  

Alll documents and further infroamtion can be found here:

Mossdale Meadows Culvert Tender Document and paper work - April 2024

Mossdale Meadows Labelled Design Plans Appendix 1 - 5

Sustainable Procurement Objectives

Sustainable Procurement Objectives Suppliers Form

TENDERS INVITED FOR THE PROVISION OF NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT AND REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING PLAY EQUIPMENT AT IMPEY CLOSE, THORPE ASTLEY

Impey Close, Thorpe Astley, Leicester, LE3 3SW

TENDERS ARE INVITED from suitably experienced Contractors for the provision of new play equipment and refurbishment of existing play equipment at Impey Close Playground, Impey Close, Thorpe Astley.  More than one option can be submitted provided they are clearly costed.

The work involves:

1. Keeping the current Slide/Climbing Frame
2. Refurbish Swings or install new swings
3. Addition of new swing suitable for younger/disabled children
4. Consider installation of additional new play equipment suitable for toddlers and primary school age children
5. Installation of new Vehicular Access Gate
6. Replacement of existing Wet Pour Safety Surfaces and replace with Rubber Bonded Mulch
7. Retain existing benches and bin
8. Retain existing bow top fencing around the play equipment
9. Proposals to install play equipment for older children around the fenced off play area to cater for all age groups.

The Contractor must provide within the quoted price:

1. All costs associated with preparing the quote, including site visits;
2. Meeting Health &Safety requirements;
3. Site Set-up and returning the site to use, including removing all debris from site;
4. Carriage and Off-Loading;
5. All processing and administration costs;
6. All labour and third-party costs; and
7. Details of all taxes, including VAT.

Please include details with the quote of the equipment specification, including expected lifespan.  The work is expected to be carried out within six to twelve months with no variation in the quoted price. Payment on satisfactory completion of the work.

For further questions and a site visit, please contact the Office of the Chief Executive & Town Clerk (contact details above).  Tenders must be submitted to the Chief Executive & Town Clerk, Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2PP, no later than 3pm on Monday 13^th May 2024 in a sealed envelope marked “Impey Close Playground.  Please complete and return the Sustainable Procurement Objectives Suppliers Form below with the Tender document

Sustainable Procurement Objectives Suppliers Form