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Last Updated on 17 May 2024 at 12 PM
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Supply and Install RAF Alconbury Playground

Solicitation ID FA557024S0001
Posted Date 17 May 2024 at 12 PM
Archive Date 13 Jun 2024 at 4 AM
NAICS Category
Product Service Code
Set Aside No Set-Aside Used
Contracting Office Fa5570 501 Csw Rco
Agency Department Of Defense
Location United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland

The vendor shall furnish and install, to the best commercial standard, a children’s playground to the Stukeley Inn: RAF Alconbury, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4DA, United Kingdom. Below is an exerpt from the attached brief Statement of Work.

2.2.1  Equipment and installation must conform to all required UK health and safety regulations.

2.2.2. Must include installation of high quality wetpour recessed safety floor. Minimum area 140sqm

2.2.3  Play equipment must include; A least one slide, one regular swing and one suitable for inclusive play for children of all abilities and those who have limited mobility.

2.2.4   Equipment must be made from treated wood and must have a minimum 20 year guarantee.  This must also include chamfered edges to avoid splinters.

2.2.5    Must include the removal of any spoil/waste material created by the installation.

2.2.6    Must include a pre installation survey.

2.2.7    Must include a minimum 2 year maintenance agreement.

2.2.8   Equipment needs to have a sign or label indicating age appropriateness.

2.2.9   Area or playground needs to be fenced in with 2 exit points

2.2.10 Wood parts need to be smooth from splinters and all corners, metal and wood should be rounded

2.2.11  Anchoring devices installed below ground level and covered with suitable material

2.2.12  All components need to be at least 6 feet apart

2.2.13  Fall surfacing must be a minimum of 6 feet from the end of the slide or the height of the slide not to exceed 8 feet

2.2.14  S-hooks need to be installed and completely closed so there is no gap or space greater than       04 inches.

  1. Propper surfacing for the surfacing needs to be twice the height of the swing beam, Front and back
    1. There needs to be a minimum of 6 feet of fall surfacing around the swing structure (To include on either side)
    2. Swing seats needs to be made of soft materials
    3. Bucket swing (6-23 months) needs to be 24 inches from the bottom of the occupied seat to the surfacing
    4. Bucket swing structures (6-23 months) are less than 47 to 96 inches above the ground.
    5. Bucket swings should not allow the child to enter and exit alone

3. ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance of the Playground and flooring will be official when it is fully installed, training is implemented, and operational check is performed successfully.

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