Award

Lower Thames Crossing - Detailed Design Services for Contestable Gas Assets

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2021 at 09:23

TenderAmendment

16 Jun 2021 at 07:23

Tender

16 Jun 2021 at 07:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by Highways England, involves a tender for the "Lower Thames Crossing - Detailed Design Services for Contestable Gas Assets". This project, situated in London, falls under the pipeline-design services category with a contract value of £800,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 14th July 2021, with the contract period running from 8th September 2021 to 8th September 2022. The intention behind this project is to facilitate the design of approximately 13km of gas pipeline diversions along the Lower Thames Crossing route.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pipeline design services and those capable of handling gas industry specifications, specifically firms with Gas Industry Registration Scheme (GIRS) accreditation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the size of the contract and the accessible nature of the open procurement process. Successful bidders will not only contribute to an ambitious infrastructure project but also gain exposure and experience that could lead to further contracts within the UK’s expanding infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing - Detailed Design Services for Contestable Gas Assets

Notice Description

Please see the link to the Find a Tender Service notice for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ed861c6-efa3-4161-b368-b0f838c372bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49fbdf09-85cd-4e2c-aac1-ebb5c5483d7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71322200 - Pipeline-design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£673,980 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£673,980 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2021 - 29 Sep 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7LW
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA PROPERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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