SO1184 - Parc Cwm Darren Bridge Repair / Replacement

Description

Parc Cwm Darren is a country park located in the Darren valley, approximately two miles to the north of Bargoed, which is accessed via the A469.The country park contains numerous footpaths, with footbridges that cross a small watercourse at a number of locations.Following inspections undertaken in Spring 2024, 2No. timber footbridges have been identified for replacement, and remedial works have been identified for a further 2No. footbridges comprising replacement of deck boards and parapets.It is intended that the 2No. footbridges (Bridge Nos. 2 and 5) beyond economical repair, shall be replaced.Of the 2No. footbridges identified for repair works:- Bridge 1 – Existing timber deck boards and parapet to be replaced.- Bridge 4 – Existing timber deck boards and parapet timber boards to be replaced.Replacement footbridges and repairs to existing footbridges shall be undertaken using structural GRP with wood effect finish and recycled PET core to minimise ongoing maintenance costs and maximise design life.Note that bridge 3 does not form part of this opportunity.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145078. Tenderers must express an interest in this tender by completing the following process:1.Log in to the Proactis Supplier Portal at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login2.Click the "Sign Up" option on the Portal homepage (If already registered go to point 11.).3.Enter your correct Organisation Name, Details and Primary Contact Details.4.Please make a note of the Organisation ID and User Name, then click "Register".5.You will then receive an email from the system asking you follow a link to activate your account.6.Please enter the information requested, clicking on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage and follow the instructions ensuring that you enter all applicable details.7.In the Classification section please ensure that you select the Product Classification Codes (CPV Codes)that appear in the tender notice, it is essential that only CPV Codes, specific to your organisation are added to your profile.8.Buyer Selection – At this stage you are required to indicate which Buyer Organisations you would like to register with. Please remember to register with Caerphilly this ensures that you will be alerted to all relevant opportunities.9.Terms & Conditions - Read the terms and conditions of the use of this Supplier Portal and tick the box to denote you have read and understood the terms and that you agree to abide by them. If you do not agree you cannot complete the registration process. Once you have agreed click on the blue arrow to move on to the next stage.10.Insert a password for the admin user and repeat it. The password MUST be between 6 and 50 characters in length. It must contain at least 2 number(s). Once completed select ‘Complete Registration’ and you willenter the Supplier Home page.11.From the Home Page, go to the “Opportunities” icon, all current opportunities will be listed. Click on the blue arrow under the field ‘Show Me’ of the relevant opportunity then click to register your interest on the applicable button.12.Refresh your screen by clicking on the opportunities icon located on the left hand side, to view the opportunity click the bluearrow.13.Note the closing date for completion of the relevant project. To find all available documentation please drop down the ‘Request Documents’ option and click to download all documents.14.You can now either complete your response or "Decline" this opportunity.All queries are to be made via the messaging system on the Proactis portal. Please note we will NOT accept any questions/queries via telephone/email.A supplier guide is available via the portal and this contract notice detailing how to use register on the Proactis Plaza system.If you require assistance please contact Jemma Ford 01443 863163 - fordj1@caerphilly.gov.ukWhen submitting a tender, an e tendering supplier guide has been produced which will help tenderers through completing a tender submission using our Proactis Plaza system.(WA Ref:145078)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.