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Tender for Stabilisation of Shallow Mine workings at the Location of High Bullen Car Park, Wednesbury - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2025 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Tender for Stabilisation of Shallow Mine Workings at the Location of High Bullen Car Park, Wednesbury", a project in the site preparation work industry category. The contract, valued at £215,250, is awarded to Forkers Ltd. This contract is under the procurement method of an open procedure. The project is set in the West Midlands, specifically around the postal code B69 3DB. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award date documented as the 28th of April, 2025, and the contract scheduled to begin on the 6th of June, 2025, and conclude by the 25th of September, 2025. Key documents related to this award are published for further reference.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for enterprises involved in site preparation and ground stabilisation. With the contract awarded to Forkers Ltd, a reputable company within the specified industry, this project can foster business growth by showcasing expertise in handling complex works related to shallow mine stabilisation. While the current award is complete, similar opportunities suit medium to large enterprises with experience in civil engineering and construction work, providing a means to collaborate with local councils and contribute to regional development. Companies capable of delivering specialised equipment and technical innovation in site stabilisation projects may find future tenders equally rewarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Stabilisation of Shallow Mine workings at the Location of High Bullen Car Park, Wednesbury - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a tender exercise for the Stabilisation of Shallow Mine Workings at High Bullen Car Park, Wednesbury, Sandwell, West Midlands. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce4fbdf-9853-419d-a89d-931e95c564b5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 25 Sep 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carole Le Roux
Contact Email
carole_leroux@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3628

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORKERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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