Tender

Structural/Civil Engineer - Bishops Hill Access Road

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2025 at 11:21

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Structural/Civil Engineer for the Bishops Hill Access Road. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with important dates including the submission deadline on 21st March 2025 at 11:00 AM and the deadline for clarification questions on 14th March 2025. The project, classified under subsurface and surface surveying services, is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2025. This open procedure is specifically targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a project value estimated between £12,000 and £15,000. The location for delivery is within the region of East of England, United Kingdom, with the postal code IP1 2DE.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in structural and civil engineering, particularly those with experience in subsurface and surface surveying services. Successful bidders can expect to enhance their business profile through a high-visibility project with a reputable local government authority. Firms capable of delivering precise engineering solutions and efficient project management will find this a promising occasion to establish or reinforce their market presence in the East of England. Given the clear deadlines and detailed requirements, businesses with robust strategic planning and timely execution capabilities are well-suited to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Structural/Civil Engineer - Bishops Hill Access Road

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Structural/Civil Engineer This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 21st March 2025 @ 11:00hrs. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 14th March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Structural/Civil Engineer This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 21st March 2025 @ 11:00hrs. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 14th March 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c51f3f0-7001-4c9b-b9ec-0b59b6fafa68
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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