Open Spaces Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

Tender description

The DPS will be divided into appropriate lots of work. There will be an initial setup Phase of the DPS, inviting Suppliers to participate. Suppliers admitted onto the DPS will be offered opportunities to tender for individual contracts in the form of further competitions throughout the term of the DPS. The DPS will be administered via the electronic tendering system The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk Documents submitted in any other way will not be considered. Lot 1: Landscape Soft works, trees and shrub planting, including forestry planting The supply and planting of a range of different types of plant material, from large scale structure planting to individual trees and ornamental planting in formal gardens and parks. Lot 2: Hard works including drainage, surfacing, special surfaces, walling and fencing Construction of new and the refurbishment of existing playgrounds. General park and open space improvement works; including new/resurfacing of paths, railings, gates, walls and installation of street furniture and lighting. Improvements to lakes and ponds including relining works, installation of platforms, walkways and edge reinstatement. The laying of safety surfaces and floor paint/marking systems for sports and school grounds. Lot 6: Aftercare and establishment management Comprises of establishment maintenance of existing soft landscape areas or newly completed planting schemes prior to handover, ranging from forestry/structure planting to ornamental planting.