CLC4949 Wapping Dock Realm

Description: The Wapping Dock Realm contract is for the provision of maintenance of Horticultural and Water Features including the cleansing of Parks and Open Spaces south of the Highway Wapping E1 encompassing water features within Victoria Park

The contract will also be procured in line with the Parks and Opens spaces strategy, Bio Diversity Action Plan, and all relevant existing and future parks specific strategic documents in line with Green Flag best Practice standards

Included within the scope of the contract is

? The cleaning and maintenance of public space landscape areas and features ? The routine cleaning of water features, including dredging, draining, and recharging of systems, ? monitoring recording and reporting of water consumption and water quality, and the implementation of measures relating to these issues ? The checking, recording and reporting of safety inspections in relation to equipment provided for the safety of the public ? The basic maintenance and operation of water pumps, pipes, weirs, liners, sluices, valves, sumps, filters and other mechanical and electrical devices associated with the water features

This contract is designed deliver the highest quality service available in line with , British and European Standards, sound and accepted best practice implicit in the Specifications and public/user health and safety

Additional information: Contract Title: CLC4949 Wapping Dock Realm

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the above services and / or goods.

Description: The Wapping Dock Realm contract is for the provision of maintenance of Horticultural and Water Features including the cleansing of Parks and Open Spaces south of the Highway Wapping E1 encompassing water features within Victoria Park

The contract will also be procured in line with the Parks and Opens spaces strategy, Bio Diversity Action Plan, and all relevant existing and future parks specific strategic documents in line with Green Flag best Practice standards

Included within the scope of the contract is

? The cleaning and maintenance of public space landscape areas and features ? The routine cleaning of water features, including dredging, draining, and recharging of systems, ? monitoring recording and reporting of water consumption and water quality, and the implementation of measures relating to these issues ? The checking, recording and reporting of safety inspections in relation to equipment provided for the safety of the public ? The basic maintenance and operation of water pumps, pipes, weirs, liners, sluices, valves, sumps, filters and other mechanical and electrical devices associated with the water features

This contract is designed deliver the highest quality service available in line with , British and European Standards, sound and accepted best practice implicit in the Specifications and public/user health and safety

The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for both residents and businesses within Tower Hamlets. In line with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the authority will consider how this procurement might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the relevant area. In order to achieve this, it is our objective to work with existing and future contractors to secure an appropriate level of community benefits through the procurement process. Detailed guidance and minimum levels of the economic and community benefit applicable to this tender will be available within the tender documentation.

The anticipated contract start date is: Saturday, 01 October 2016

The estimated value of the contract is: £680000 Total Cost

For a period of: 3 Years Plus an option to extend for further 2 years

Organisations wishing to express their interest are requested to register on the London Tenders Portal (www.londontenders.org) where the tender documentation will be available for download. You may be required to complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

Organisations must ensure that access to the system is available to their representatives dealing with the contract. The council will not be liable for the lack of delegated access within the organisation and will not send any documentation regarding the contract, which shall be exclusively available through the portal.

Tenderers are responsible for allowing sufficient time to submit their ITT/PQQ. The Council accepts no liability whatsoever for ITT/PQQs that are not submitted due to internet connectivity issues, transmission delays or errors.

Deadline for expression of interest and / or return of Tender is: Friday, 13 May 2016 12:00 Noon

LBTH is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a supporter of Ethical Governance, our protocol can be found here along with Guidance to Suppliers and Providers. Or via: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/

LBTH does not undertake to invite all applicants or bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender. LBTH will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract.

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