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Chorley - Construction

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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05 Mar 2024 at 13:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lancashire Constabulary focuses on constructing a new police station in Chorley, falling under the construction industry category. This selective procurement process, conducted through a framework agreement, has progressed to the award stage, with The Eric Wright Group being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £16,971,281, is specified to commence on 20th February 2024 and conclude on 19th February 2028. The construction work will take place in Chorley, Lancashire, specifically at the postal code PR7 7EL. The tender period ended on 19th February 2024, marking key dates in the procurement timeline.

The contract presents substantial growth opportunities for large construction firms with expertise in public infrastructure projects. The selected supplier, The Eric Wright Group, exemplifies the type of business suited to this venture, illustrating a viable path for growth by engaging in significant public works. Smaller enterprises or those classified as SMEs or VCSEs may find less suitability in this particular contract due to the nature of the procurement method and scale of the project, highlighting the importance of aligning capabilities with contract requirements in competitive bidding scenarios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chorley - Construction

Notice Description

Undertake construction work for new Chorley Police Station

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-143d7931-1c92-494b-ba37-46a9cd378efc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c6553a-e011-40b3-9b98-f29b6df9a800
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,200,407 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,971,281 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2024 - 19 Feb 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ERIC WRIGHT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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