Tender

Weymouth Rail line disposal

DORSET COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Sep 2020 at 06:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is conducting a tender for the disposal of the Weymouth Rail line, with a procurement method classified as open. This project is categorised under railway materials and services, and it is set in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender process began with the publication date on 30th September 2020, and the submission deadline for proposals is 8th October 2020. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 12th October 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £100,000, which will involve the removal and disposal of approximately 567 tonnes of rail lines in two phases.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide suitable containers and logistics for the rail line disposal. Companies specialising in waste management, railway materials, and construction services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could open doors for businesses to expand their service offerings and establish long-term relationships with a local authority that is focused on improving transportation safety and infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weymouth Rail line disposal

Notice Description

As part of planned rail safety works alongside Weymouth harbour at Commercial Road, the existing rail lines which are flush with the road surface are being removed (along with a mixture of concrete and timber sleepers and the associated cast iron shoes and cleats). The works will take place in two phases. Phase one will take place during October 2020 with a total of approximately 2676 metres of rail line removed for disposal and Phase two taking place in early 2021 with a total of approximately 3000 metres of rail line removed for disposal. The total expected weight of rail lines is anticipated to be around 567 tonnes (excluding sundries such as cast iron cleats and shoes). The Council is seeking offers from Contractors for purchase of the scrap rail lines. As part of their offer the Contractor shall provide at least 2 suitable open top roll on off hook lift or similar type containers with a capacity of approximately 35 to 40 yards with full height double doors for the rail lines to be loaded into.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70337bb8-63e1-4078-8616-f251d9325bd6
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34941000 - Rails and accessories

34946120 - Railway materials

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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