Wicklow County Council

New playground to be designed and built adjacent to current playground in Newcastle, Co. Wicklow. Project budget is capped at €215,000 inclusive of all V.A.T. Current playground will be decommissioned. New playground will be approx. 1000m2. The majority of the play equipment will cater for 0-12 years olds. The play space will be inclusive for children of different abilities, including wheelchair users. The design and layout should follow the principles of universal design, and be safe, inviting, and accessible for all children and their families and carers. The playground shall be good quality, robust, containing play equipment with high play value. Play should also be provided to encourage intuitive play and natural free play; it should encourage positive interaction between children by allowing them to engage together, this may be done by providing places for children to sit and talk, group activities and playing games. The play space should provide a range of activities that are challenging for all ages. The space should provide areas of active, passive, sensory and social play. Equipment shall be made from natural materials where possible but shall incorporate colours that will stimulate play and excitement for children. The playground design shall be based around the theme of a “Castle Environment” with a castle themed play structure as the main centrepiece of the playground. The play areas will be durable and limit opportunity for anti-social behaviour. There will be a 1.2m high boundary fence. Existing mature and semi-mature trees will be incorporated into the layout design. Seating areas shall be included in the design. This space shall include seating in the form of picnic tables, other seating types and intergenerational play features. Natural landscape elements shall be incorporated into the play space to encourage non-prescriptive play, to encourage children to exercise their imagination. Mounds, logs, boulders, tunnels, stepping stones, etc. can be incorporated into the design. Specific items must be chosen carefully before delivery to site; with safety in mind, no sharp edges, not too high or large as different ages must be able to access them.

Local Area Term Maintenance Framework for Planned Building Maintenance And Refurbishment Works Requirement for entry onto this framework has been made easier for local startups with reduced turnover, project experience requirements in accordance with OGP requirements, all local builders welcome ! 5 Lots Arklow , Wicklow , Baltinglass, Bray , Greystones

Tender for the provision of stock condition survey for Wicklow County Council

The provision of Town Planning / Environmental Specialist Consultancy Services to carry out Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment of Wicklow County Council plans and strategies.

Renovation of The Old Lacken Schoolhouse

Provision of services for delivering a comprehensive design plan to enhance the public lands surrounding the Black castle ruins in Wicklow Town, obtaining the necessary permissions to proceed with the project, and assessing the structure and condition of the Black Castle.

The Contracting Authority intends to establish a multi-operator framework agreement for the provision of housing maintenance and local area maintenance services across five (5) Municipal Districts (MDs) within County Wicklow. The framework will cover reactive, planned, and cyclical maintenance works to social housing stock, including but not limited to: General building repairs and refurbishment Plumbing, electrical, and mechanical works Void property reinstatement Roofing and fabric repairs Grounds maintenance and estate management works Council facilities works as required limited to works list above. The framework will be divided into five (5) Lots, corresponding to the Municipal Districts within County Wicklow. Economic operators may tender for one or more Lots.

Provision of Consultancy Services for a Town Centre Health Check for the towns of Baltinglass, Kilcoole and Rathdrum in County Wicklow.

Wicklow County Council proposes to establish and operate a Framework Agreement for transportation and roads-related consultancy services including the provision of Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) services and Designer services. All or part of the following services may be required in respect of projects managed by the Transport, Infrastructure Delivery Directorate of Wicklow County Council together with any ancillary services which may be inferred therefrom or be necessary to carry out the services listed below. The scope that may be required pursuant to the Framework Agreement includes the provision of Engineering Consultancy Services related projects, including (but not limited to) the development, design, implementation and/or project management of Road schemes, Road safety improvement schemes, Cycling schemes., Pedestrian improvement schemes., Street and/or road improvement schemes (urban and rural settings)., Street and/or road repair schemes (urban and rural settings)., Junction improvement schemes (urban and rural settings).,Accessibility improvement schemes., Traffic management schemes., Traffic signal design, optimisation and improvements., Bridge inspections., Bridge improvements and repair schemes., Local transport plans and studies., Area based transport assessments., Traffic and transport assessments, Climate adaptation schemes., Outdoor recreational schemes. Greenway schemes, Active travel schemes, Environmental screening reports., Road safety audits to TII GE-STY-01024 (or as amended), Quality audits., Design of vehicle restrains systems., Speed limit review., Design and location of traffic signs, Fulfil RE and ER Roles on various projects, Town and village public realm designs and Other ancillary projects and studies associated with the management and function of the Council under various programmes. The services to be performed under the Framework Agreement may include any one or more of the services set out below, although they may not be limited to such services, Preparation/development of concept designs, preliminary designs drawings and reports, approval design documents and drawings and detailed designs and tender documentation for schemes. Preparation of feasibility studies and options development., Undertaking surveys and investigations as necessary to develop required schemes; including condition surveys, structural assessments, pavement condition assessment and pavement design; the identification and recording of existing utility services., Undertake data collection for designs., Advising on Health and Safety requirements and undertaking Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) role and reporting to the client under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005; and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)(if required)., Undertaking of road safety audits and road user/quality audits. Bridge assessment and/or bridge design. Traffic planning and modelling. Preparation of cost estimates and scheme appraisals. Preparation of documentation for statutory approval. Preparation of documentation and conduct public and stakeholder consultations as required. Preparation and review of tender documents for construction contracts; management of contractor procurement processes; preparation of tender assessment reports, etc. Contractual claims advice and claims management services for dispute resolution process, Carrying out role of “Employer ‘s Representative” during construction. Supervision of construction works and contract administration during construction. Close-out reporting. Provision of technical advice and preparation of technical reports to assist with the management and function of the Municipal District under various programmes. The list of service elements forming the Services are indicative only, are not exhaustive and are subject to change.

Provide a catering service for the staff canteen in Wicklow County Council including light refreshments for small events. The Canteen must be open every week day, Monday to Friday, to cater for light snacks at morning break and lunchtime to include hot dinner options. Please note that these times may change to suit events as requested throughout the year.