Victoria Park Skatepark, Warrington - Warrington Borough Council

WARRINGTON
BOROUGH COUNCIL
ENVIRONMENT AND REGENERATION DEPARTMENT
Expressions of Interest
Victoria Park Skatepark, Warrington
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors who wish to
tender for the design and construction of Victoria Park Skatepark. The
project comprises ground improvement (possibly vibropiling), drainage,
construction of in-situ concrete skate bowls and ramps, footpaths, lighting
and other ancillary features. It is anticipated that the contractors
selected to tender will have significant and recent experience of
constructing in-situ concrete skating or similar facilities. Contractors
should note that the outline form of the Skatepark has already been
developed by a Chartered Landscape Architect in consultation with local
interest groups. This outline layout will form the basis of the Employer's
Requirements.
It is expected that the completed project will attract regional, national
and international interest from extreme sports enthusiasts.
It is anticipated that tenders will be invited in April 2003 using the ICE
Design and Construct Conditions of Contract.
The estimated value is £330,000.
Interested contractors should apply to The Strategic Director of
Environment and Regeneration, Warrington Borough Council, Palmyra House,
Palmyra Square North, Warrington WA1 1JN for the attention of Mr J Plant by
Friday 14th February 2003. You should supply the following:
1. Details of recent projects of a similar nature.
2. The names and addresses of two referees from recent clients.
3. Details of design expertise, or if working with an external design
organisation, their details.
4. A copy of certified accounts for the last two financial years
together with names and addresses of bankers.
5. A copy of your safety policy. (Shortlisted contractors will be
asked for further health and safety information prior to tender.)
6. Confirmation that the company is insured for Public Liability of at
least £10 million.
Any queries relating to this advertisement should be directed to Mr J Plant
tel: 01925 442537 or e-mail jplant@warrington.gov.uk