Tender

Minor Roads Surfacing Contract 2017/18

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jun 2017 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Minor Roads Surfacing Contract 2017/18". This procurement, classified under resurfacing works and surface work for roads, is located in Reading, Berkshire, within the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender process follows an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 19th July 2017 at 23:59. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2017 and conclude by 30th September 2017, with a total estimated contract value ranging between £150,000 and £250,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for construction and civil engineering firms looking to expand their portfolio, especially those with expertise in road maintenance and surfacing projects. Businesses experienced in managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic, laying surfacing materials, and completing related roadworks will find themselves well-suited to compete. As the procurement process allows for a range of contractors, smaller companies with the right skills are encouraged to participate, especially given the open nature of this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minor Roads Surfacing Contract 2017/18

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced contractor to enter into a contract with to carry out surfacing works on various areas of carriageway within the Highway Network as part of the Council's annual highways maintenance programme. The areas have been selected by a scanner process and routine visual inspections. A core programme of works has been identified, along with a further list of reserve schemes that may be completed by the successful contractor, subject to funding. The Contractor will be required to undertake the following main elements of work: - * Weed killing in advance of the works * Removal of road markings as required by the process. * Sweeping of carriageway, removal of vegetation and preparing to lay surfacing. * Laying of Micro Asphalt or equivalent proprietary surfacing material including regulating. * Jetting and cleaning of gullies. * Raising existing ironwork to new levels. * Reinstatement of existing road markings with minor alterations as specified by the Council. * Management of pedestrian and vehicular traffic including road closures with diversion routes. The contract value is expected to be in the region of PS150k - PS250k Additional information: The procurement exercise will be conducted in accordance with the information contained in the procurement documents. The contracting authority does not bind itself to enter into any contract as a result of the publication of this notice and will not, under any circumstances, have any liability for any costs any person responding to this notice incurs in any part of the tender process. The services are to be procured under an open procedure and organisations interested in expressing an interest should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc (Project Reference No. RBC 00000277 refers), and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. The deadline for return of the tender is Friday 11th August 2017 at 12.00 hours. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. 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/168dfc02-d3f2-4309-9018-30850d4157cf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233220 - Surface work for roads

45233251 - Resurfacing works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 30 days
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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKSHIRE
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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