Award

A666 Traffic Signal Junction Improvement Works

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

28 May 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "A666 Traffic Signal Junction Improvement Works" has been successfully awarded by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council. This project falls under the industry category of construction work for highways. It encompasses comprehensive improvements to the A666 traffic signals and surrounding infrastructure in Blackburn, England. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 17th February 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 28th April 2025 and is set to complete by 1st August 2025, with a total contract value of £578,401.99 in GBP. The project has been awarded to Holcim UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure improvement and traffic management services, as it involves various aspects of construction and civil works such as kerb realignment, drainage adjustments, and traffic signal upgrades. The project is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Companies with a strong background in highway construction and the capacity to handle large contracts can benefit immensely from participating in such public procurement processes, allowing them to strengthen their portfolio and expand their operational outreach in the construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A666 Traffic Signal Junction Improvement Works

Notice Description

This section of the Scheme will cover the construction of the highway improvements on A666 Barbara Castle Way from Victoria Street to Eanam, A666 Larkhill from Barbara Castle Way to Brookhouse Lane, and Penny Street from Barbara Castle Way to Brown Street, Blackburn And will encompass the following works * Footway improvement and re-surfacing including replacement and realigning the kerbs * Improvements to pedestrian crossing locations * Carriageway improvement and re-surfacing including replacement and realigning the kerbs * Relocation, resetting and replacement of Street furniture * Relocation and replacement of Traffic Signage and markings * Decommissioning of existing traffic signals and pedestrian facilities - done by BwD term maintenance contractor * Traffic signal civils works, to allow BwD term maintenance contractor to install traffic signal equipment, test and commission the signalised junction * Highway drainage adjustments * Liaison with stakeholders and the public * Localised traffic management * Disposal of any materials removed as part of the works * Traffic Management for BwD term maintenance contractor to install traffic signal equipment, test and commission the signalised junction

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-233a8362-e70e-4eda-8a7f-bd8535b97a6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d741bef-c383-42f8-8723-8a8b219f5598
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233130 - Construction work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£578,401 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£578,401 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Luke Smith
Contact Email
luke.smith@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOLCIM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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