Construction of new Skate Park, Aisby Walk

Gainsborough Town Council are proposing to update the existing skate park located in Aisby Walk, Gainsborough. DN21 1UL.

The Employer wishes to invite a tender and enter into a contract with the Contractor for the design and installation of a new skate park. The park following the works will be known as 'Aisby Activity Park'.

This exciting project will enhance the area and provide vital skating opportunities for the local community. The design shall be developed from the information provided within the Tender Pack.

The Contractor is to include for and undertake all necessary surveys, prepare all designs and specifications and carry out all works necessary to complete the development. The current area of the existing skatepark is 970m2.

Some of the small existing items could remain but the existing half pipe is to replaced and there is a requirement for a jump box. All new jumps need to be constructed from concrete, steel is not permitted.

The works will be undertaken as Permitted Development, due to this the design must not exceed 4 meters in height or 200 cubic meters in capacity. The Contractor is to ensure that all work is in accordance with the Drawings and Documents (and such further drawings and documents as the project dictates and as shall from time to time during the contract become necessary) so that on completion the development can be used for its intended use(s).

The Contractor is to ensure that the development is completed by the Completion Date indicated in the Letter of Acceptance and is presented in a good and clean condition. The outcome of this Tender is to select a single Contractor to undertake the project from consultation to final design and construct the skate park to suit the needs of Gainsborough Town Council and the community.

The appointed Contractor will be required to engage with Gainsborough Town Council and may be involved in engaging with a Focused Community Group and children at 3 local schools. This will include them to present their design and engage with the groups to enhance their design as required to fulfil the requirements and complete the final design.

Gainsborough Town Council does not wish to dictate a single solution. Contractor's areinvited to propose a design that best addresses the Council's objectives and the community's needs for the site.

The design should be a hub for activity with a core provision for wheeled sports. Creativity and originality are encouraged for the Contractor to provide an impartial and informed solution, based on their experience and expertise.

The Contractor is to outline previous examples of similar work, evidencing skills, Health & Safety procedures, experience collaborating with Councils and Focus Groups. The Contractor must also provide examples of projects that they have undertaken from concept to handover within budget.

The Contractor must incorporate within their design the requirement for zero/minimal maintenance. The Contractor shall provide a minimum 12-months Defects Liability Period following Practical Completion, during which any defects arising from materials or workmanship shall be rectified at no cost to Gainsborough Town Council.

The Contractor is to provide a warranty of 10 years for the structural integrity of the design. All new works are to be concrete, which will be designed and constructed in accordance with the relevant British Standards and best practice for a specialist skate park.