Tender

Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works

SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset West and Taunton Council is currently seeking bids for the "Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works" project, which falls under the civil engineering category. This procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 25 February 2022. The contract, valued at £350,000, involves significant works required to prepare the Firepool site in Taunton, UK, including demolition and drainage infrastructure construction. The anticipated contract period is from 29 March 2022 to 6 February 2023.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in civil engineering, construction, and environmental remediation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project may require subcontracting for specific tasks like earthworks and utility diversions. Companies focused on demolition, drainage systems, and general construction are particularly suitable to compete for this contract, as they will have the expertise to handle the extensive groundwork and infrastructure needed for the site development.

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Notice Title

Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works

Notice Description

The Works comprise the design and construction of the primary infrastructure and bulk earthworks to facilitate the development of the Firepool site in Taunton in accordance with the drawings, specifications and documents set out at Appendix A. The Works are being procured as a Traditional Construction package and as such design work has been completed ahead of the tender package issue. The proposed development of the Firepool site requires some significant preparation of the site to remove obstacles, including demolition work, sewer diversions, ground contamination remediation, and construction of serviced platforms and principle drainage infrastructure. The Enabling Works package seeks to undertake the site wide clearance and groundworks to facilitate future parcel development on the site. The works are set to include: Demolition of the existing Auction House building and associated hardstandings Diversion of existing public surface water and combined sewer assets within the site Site clearance of above ground obstructions and remnants of previous site development Bulk earthworks to raise the site levels for flood protection and to provide platforms for future parcels Construction of new primary foul and surface water drainage infrastructure to service the site including a new outfall to the River Tone Delivery of a new flood relief culvert to pass overland flows through the raised site Diversion of existing utilities affected by the works Reinstatement of a combined footway/cycleway through the site Re-securing of the site with existing fencing and supplemental fencing Construction of a temporary surface to the Firepool car park after re-levelling

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9728dee-7e8a-4967-bf48-334bcd0b4770
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
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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Mar 2022 - 6 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
David Carpenter
Contact Email
d.carpenter@somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7785454126

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 1HE
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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