CO6126 Wapping Dock Realm

The contract is for the maintenance of landscape and water features and cleansing at parks and open space sites within the boundaries of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

SCOPE OF WORKS

The contract is for the provision of services for;-
• 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

In addition to the above, the contract is for the maintenance of a range of features. This may include canals, waterways, lakes and ponds at various sites within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Borough’s public spaces and the services provided therein, make key contributions towards achieving the Council’s Strategic Outcomes. Key aspects of the open space provision are:

• Safety and Amenity – to improve and maintain the visual attractiveness of the public realm, and ensure the perceived and physical safety of facility users and visitors.
• Recreation and Health – to provide and maintain a high standard of facilities for both active and passive users.
• Conservation and Biodiversity – to conserve historical landscapes and features, and to protect, expand and enhance the habitat for diverse species of plant and animal life in the Borough.
• Education – to develop amenity open spaces as an educational resource for residents and visitors, promoting environmental awareness and accessibility.
• Children’s Play – to create a wide range of safe and stimulating play opportunities for the development and growth of all children.