CONSTRUCTION OF PETANQUE TERRAIN

Burgess Hill Town Council, in conjunction with Mid Sussex District Council and the Lottery Fund, invites tenders for the construction of a Petanque Terrain at Marle Place Park in the hatched area on the attached plan. The construction should meet the following minimum standard:

• The terrain should be 22m by 18m

• Level the site

• Dig a pit 7 inches deep over the entire site

• Remove spoil or alternatively shape a grassed bank on one side for spectators using some of the spoil.

• Line the hole with a weed suppressing membrane.

• Install a surround using concrete kerbstones/sleepers 8 inches deep.

• Fill up to 6inches with type 2 fill

• Finish off the surface with a dusting of fine grit 3mm down to dust

• Construct a French drain by digging a trench around the perimeter 9 inches deep and 12 inches wide

• Fill trench with 10mm shingle

• 160m of blue nylon rope.

• Two sturdy benches on a concrete foundation . The benches should be Lakeside Seats as supplied by Broxap https://www.broxap.com/lakeside.html

• Access for wheelchairs should be provided.

The following aspects of the quote will be discussed further with the successful tenderer.

Please provide separately prices for the provision and installation of

• The site would benefit from the installation of flood lights. Electricity was previously installed on the site but it is unclear whether this could be reconnected. Please provide a quote to install suitable flood lighting using existing poles if possible.

• Provision of a roofed shelter (no sides) for participants to place belongings and shelter during inclement weather. It is suggested that the shelter should have a concrete base and incorporate one of the benches. The approximate size should be 5m by 3m by 2.5m.

Tenders in a sealed envelope marked PETANQUE TENDER CONFIDENTIAL must reach the undersigned by 12 noon, Friday 24 January 2020 and when replying please supply written evidence of £10 million Public Liability Insurance. Alternatively tenders can be emailed to steve@burgesshill.gov.uk but confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.

The Council does not bind itself to accepting the lowest or any tender.

If you have any questions or require a site visit please contact Liz Clark on 01444 238203 or liz@burgesshill.gov.uk.