Multi Party Framework Agreement (2026-2030) for the Design and Execution of works in connection with the installation of Playgrounds for Dublin City Council

The contract timeline includes the following milestones and definitions:

• Decision on Contract Award: Q3 2026.
• Contract Date: The date the Employer issued the Letter of Acceptance.
• Starting Date: To be set by the Contractor, with at least 15 working days' notice to the Employer's Representative. This date should be no more than 20 working days after the Contract Date, unless specified otherwise in the Works Requirements.
• Date for Substantial Completion: This is the last day of the period starting on the Contract Date or a specific date, unless the Contractor is to complete it in part 2 of the schedule.
• Defects Period: The initial Defects Period is one year from the date of Substantial Completion of the Works.

The core scope of work and statement of work for this tender involves a Multi-Party Framework Agreement (2026-2030) for the Design and Execution of Works related to the Installation of Playgrounds for Dublin City Council.

The summary of the Statement of Work and core deliverables includes:

• Playground Design: This encompasses the design itself, provision of drawings for assessment and construction, potential revisions to design drawings based on a ‘Design Risk Assessment’ report, and an allowance for additional design development from client/stakeholder feedback post-tender submission.
• Site Preparation: This involves the removal of existing topsoil and regrading of subsoil (either off-site or within the park), regrading of topsoil within the park for seeding or landscape areas, and regrading and contouring of subsoil and soil within the play area to enhance play value, improve access, and create sound or visual buffers.
• Civil Works: All associated civil works are included, such as path sub-base and surface, hardcore sub-base for critical fall areas, drainage pipes, sumps, outfalls, and kerbing.
• Drainage Installation: This is included if required.
• Soft Landscape Elements: This covers mounding and grass sod installation, requiring detailed plans including planting plans, tree quantity, size, species, and planting schedules/specifications.
• Safety Surface: The supply and installation of safety surfacing to specified depths and areas, as per design proposals and construction drawings.
• Testing and Certification: This is required for the playground.
• Meetings: The tenderer is required to attend a minimum of 5 meetings related to site preparation, with any additional meetings being inclusive in the quoted price.
• Overall Scope: The project involves the supply and installation of playground equipment, landscaping works (including safety surfacing and ancillary works), and the provision of labour, plant, and materials.