Planning

Market Testing: Civil Engineering Consultancy with tunnelling experience

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Oct 2019 at 09:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a civil engineering consultancy with tunnelling experience, specifically for managing a 1.8km surface water sewer construction project valued at approximately £5 million. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 18th January 2020. Interested parties can review the preliminary market engagement notice published on 18th October 2019. The consultancy will be required to provide project management, supervising officer, and quantity surveying services as part of the tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for civil engineering firms, particularly those with expertise in tunnelling projects and contractual management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and engineering sector would be well-suited to compete in this tender, especially those with a strong track record in managing complex infrastructure projects. Engaging with the council early in the process can provide valuable insights into the expectations and requirements, potentially leading to successful bids and partnerships in future infrastructure developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Testing: Civil Engineering Consultancy with tunnelling experience

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council will soon be looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineering Consultancy to manage the construction phase of a 1.8km surface water sewer to be constructed by tunnelling machine from Chester City Centre to the River Dee. The works are valued at cPS5m and will be carried out by VINCI UK Ltd (and their specialist tunnelling sub-contractor) during 2020. The Scope of Services will include the management of a NEC Contract with full main contractor design liability, with the selected consultant providing Project Management, Supervising Officer and Quantity Surveying duties. In addition to the management of the Works, additional services will be required to provide Technical Administrator support to the Council following the main contractor's selection of the Surface Water Design Consultant. The Council would like to hear from interested bidders in order to understand the market for this specialist area of consultancy. Please respond to this advert with a maximum two page summary of your experience and abilities. The Council is likely to meet with selected respondents. Responsible officer: Richard Andrews richard.andrews@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0215780-35e1-4707-8d42-0b79260b03fb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

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