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Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract - AWARD

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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20 Jan 2021 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is awarding the Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract, a significant project in the construction industry located in Lowestoft, Suffolk. This contract is related to bridge construction work, specifically a multi-span bridge featuring a rolling bascule opening section. The tender process employed was a selective method with a restricted procedure, and the contract is valued at approximately £68 million, scheduled for completion between 15 June 2020 and 31 December 2022. The award date was 20 January 2021, marking the conclusion of the procurement stage.

This procurement contract presents substantial opportunities for large construction firms specialising in bridge and civil engineering projects. Businesses with expertise in complex infrastructure works, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke design elements, will find this tender particularly appealing. The involvement in such a large-scale construction project can enable suppliers to expand their portfolios and showcase their capabilities in delivering innovative engineering solutions.

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Notice Title

Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract - AWARD

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council wish to award a contract for the build of the Lake Lothing Third Crossing in Lowestoft, Suffolk under the NEC4 ECC Option A form of contract with bespoke Z clauses. The new crossing will be a multi-span bridge which includes a rolling bascule opening section, a section which will span the existing East Suffolk Line on the North side of the lake. The new bridge will have a 12 metre air draft height which will enable smaller vessels to pass underneath without an opening. The new crossing of Lake Lothing will include footway/cycleways on both sides and a control tower inclusive of plant room. The Council will have completed the Detailed Design for the majority of the crossing with the exception being the MIECA. The mechanical design element will be completed to Detailed Design but the electrical and hydraulics for the bascule will be completed to Scheme Design. The successful contractor will be responsible for completing the Detailed Design of these elements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7a05b77-a963-4697-9fe2-6c88831616f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd89a427-2f32-4299-b527-4592d5731408
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221110 - Bridge construction work

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,043,292 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 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
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRANS CONSTRUCTION TRADING AS A DIVISION OF NORTHSTONE (NI) LT

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