Bois Moor Road Play Area, Chesham

Chesham Town Council · awarded 12 September 2024

Who

Buyer	Chesham Town Council Chesham
Supplier	Wicksteed
Category	works
Classification	Playground equipment CPV 37535200
Notice published	12 September 2024

What it is for

Bois Moor Play Area is a small playground situated on Bois Moor Road and includes a fenced playpark. The playpark was damaged by a falling tree in 2022 and has largely remained closed since then. The new playground is to be built on the site of the existing park, and the grassed area behind. The work will consist of: • Detailed designs for the playground, including drawings and specifications; • Obtaining all necessary permissions, licences and approvals to undertake the work; • Installing the new play equipment; • Installing new surfacing; • Installing benches and bins; • Associated landscaping Design requirements Play equipment must include: • Multiple swing set, including a bucket swing. • Climbing frame • Tall slide • 2 x benches • 1 x bin Play equipment must: • Be durable (including at least a 25 year warranty on steel and 15 year warranty on all timber and other materials) with parts easily maintained and replaced. Particular attention should be given to the structure and mechanism of any swings; • Be challenging for the target age range of 4-11 year olds; • Be as accessible and inclusive as possible enabling children of all abilities to play alongside each other, incorporating sensory elements and considering recommendations of the Make Space for Girls campaign; • Give consideration to the Council's immediate neighbours to ensure that noise from users is not excessive; • Take into account trees and tree roots around the site, so as to not endanger the health of existing trees. • Include suitable safety surfacing where required. • Maximise use of the site. Construction requirements • A site survey should be undertaken prior to work commencing to ensure the suitability of the ground and identify any services; • The current…

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