Planning

MetroWest Phase 1B Market Engagement Event

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Jul 2023 at 14:02

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is planning a procurement process titled "MetroWest Phase 1B Market Engagement Event" in the civil engineering and construction industry category in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, currently at the planning stage, involves the re-opening of the Portishead rail line and construction works on highways and bridges, connecting 50,000 residents to the rail network. The market engagement event is scheduled for Friday 28 July, with an engagement end date of 28 July.

This tender from North Somerset Council presents opportunities for civil engineering and construction contractors interested in infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the focus on detailed design and construction works. Businesses looking to participate in a strategic rail network enhancement project connecting Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads should consider engaging with this tender during the planning stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MetroWest Phase 1B Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

North Somerset Council would like to invite any interested civil engineering and construction contractors to a market engagement event to find out about an exciting opportunity to carry out some highways schemes and construction works to four existing bridges. MetroWest Phase 1B (the Project) proposes to re-open the Portishead rail line and provide an hourly service between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads, with new stations at Portishead and Pill. The Project will connect 50,000 residents to the rail network and forms part of a wider MetroWest programme to deliver strategic enhancements to the local rail network. The highway and bridge works comprise of two works packages. Package 1 is the highways scope which includes detailed design and construction. Package 2 is the bridges scope which includes construction only. The event will be held on MS Teams, on Friday 28 July at 10am. If you would like to attend, please email Richard.matthews@n-somerset.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/7eb82ad3-df45-4379-85cc-bff6d5d5d65d
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

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2023Expired
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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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