T22-106CAP Learmount Forest Access and Environmental Improvements - Contractors PQQ Application

Tender description

Derry City and Strabane District Council seeks to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for Access and Environmental improvements to Learmount Forest. The Contract is for the undertaking of access and environmental improvement works within Learmount Forest, Park Village, County Derry. The works primarily comprise the renovation of the existing woodland footpath network and ancillary outdoor furniture/signage but is not exclusive to, the following interventions: • Demolition/removal of existing street furniture and associated hard-standing areas, road/footpaths, etc. • Renovation of existing stone/gravel forest footpaths/roads. • Minor earthworks such as subsoil excavation/removal, importation/laying of topsoil. • Minor alteration works to existing drainage systems/water-courses and new drainage networks. • Provision of new timber furniture (incl. signage). • Repair of existing fencing and provision of new fencing (incl. gates). • Landscaping works (grass seeding and planting) with 12 months’ maintenance. • Ancillary/minor civil engineering works. In addition to liaising with the ICT and Client, the Contractor will also be expected to liaise with the Local Community Group to coordinate the works around the centre’s opening times; as well as ensure that access arrangements are developed that effectively maintain the security of the site, along with considering the health, safety and well-being of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s employees and the users of the facilities. Learmount Forest will remain opened to the public and all works shall therefore take place within a live environment. Please refer to CfT documents for further details.