Tender

South MRT - Highways Works Package 3

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Mar 2018 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council is overseeing a public procurement process for the project titled "South MRT - Highways Works Package 3". This initiative falls under the construction industry, specifically focusing on highway works to enhance the A33 by accommodating new MRT bus lanes and associated pedestrian and cycleway improvements. The tender is currently in the open stage of the procurement process, with submissions due by 27th April 2018 at 12:00 hours. The contract is intended to commence on 9th July 2018 and conclude by 2nd December 2018, with a total value of £4,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors specialising in highway construction, roadworks, and related infrastructure improvements. Companies with expertise in carriageway widening, surface water drainage alterations, and traffic signal systems will be well-placed to compete. Additionally, firms that are experienced in utilising open procurement methods and can meet the technical and administrative requirements specified in the procurement documents will have a strong chance of success. This project offers a valuable chance for business growth within the construction sector in the South East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South MRT - Highways Works Package 3

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council intends to appoint an experienced Contractor who can deliver the following Scheme: The location of works are on the A33 in defined areas between Rose Kiln Lane / Matalan gyratory and Basingstoke Road (B3031) / Reading International Business Park gyratory. The work comprises carriageway widening to accommodate the new MRT (bus) lanes and associated and proposed footway / cycleways on the A33 in Reading. Work includes but is not limited to steel sheet pile retaining structures, road construction, alterations to the surface water drainage, street lighting, statutory utilities diversions, road restraint systems and traffic signal systems. The greater part of the works fall within areas designated Phase 1b Northbound & Phase 4a. The works also cover some 'small works' in nearby areas along the A33 designated Phase 1a and Phase 1b Southbound. The works in Phase 1B northbound comprise the following main elements: Carriageway widening works to accommodate the new MRT (bus) lanes and associated and proposed footway / cycleways on the A33. Work includes but is not limited to new road construction, alterations to the surface water drainage, street lighting, statutory utilities diversions, road restraint systems and renewal of a traffic signal controlled pedestrian crossing (in conjunction with crossing on Phase 1b southbound). The works in Phase 1B southbound comprise the following main elements: Renewal of a traffic signal controlled pedestrian crossing (in conjunction with crossing on Phase 1b northbound) including minor alterations to 'civils' infrastructure. The works in Phase 4a comprise the following main elements: Carriageway widening works to accommodate the new MRT (bus) lanes and associated and proposed footway / cycleways on the A33. Work includes but is not limited to steel sheet pile retaining structures, road construction, alterations to the surface water drainage, street lighting, statutory utilities diversions, road restraint systems. The works in Phase 1a comprise the following main elements: Footway and cycleway widening works and street lighting works on A33 southbound and street lighting in central reserve including minor alterations to 'civils' infrastructure. 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 00000370 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 27th April 2018 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77bd2e07-b88a-4679-95fb-477da2362cfa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e00c732b-38ec-40f9-8f87-5fda1548034f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233140 - Roadworks

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233210 - Surface work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jul 2018 - 2 Dec 2018 1-6 months
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
James Clements
Contact Email
james.clements@reading.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01189374174

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
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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