Tender

The Avenue Reed Bed

HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

31 Mar 2017 at 08:48

TenderAmendment

29 Mar 2017 at 08:12

TenderAmendment

23 Mar 2017 at 11:53

TenderAmendment

20 Mar 2017 at 10:33

TenderAmendment

16 Mar 2017 at 08:49

TenderAmendment

15 Mar 2017 at 09:27

TenderAmendment

13 Mar 2017 at 09:21

TenderAmendment

08 Mar 2017 at 14:51

Tender

08 Mar 2017 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Avenue Reed Bed project, initiated by the Homes and Communities Agency, involves significant construction works focused on environmental management practices at the site of the former Avenue Coking Works in Sheffield, England. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with proposals due by 1pm on April 4, 2017. This project has an estimated contract value of £600,000, with a minimum value of £500,000. The contract period is set to commence on May 22, 2017, and conclude by February 28, 2018, emphasising the need for timely submissions and compliance with English law.

This tender presents robust opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in environmental management and landscaping. The detailed requirements highlight various construction tasks including excavation, installation of groundwater structures, and landscape restoration, making it suitable for firms experienced in infrastructure development, ecology-focused projects, and environmental rehabilitation. Interested bidders are encouraged to arrange site visits for better understanding and to access comprehensive documentation through the provided channels, ensuring a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

The Avenue Reed Bed

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE: Version 5 the latest Q & A document has been uploaded to the HCA extranet. PLEASE NOTE: Version 4 the latest Q & A document has been uploaded to the HCA extranet. The site lies within the boundary of the former Avenue Coking Works, which has historically been used as a colliery, lime and ironworks and most recently a coke and chemical works. The coking works closed in 1992 and the land - including the Site - has been subject to a voluntary remediation scheme, commissioned by the Homes and Communities Agency. Remediation of the wider Avenue land parcel commenced in 2009 and is now largely complete. However, a sub-surface perched groundwater unit remains in the vicinity of the River Rother at the north east corner of the site. The objectives of the Project are as follows: 1. Construction of environmental management reed bed incorporating: * Excavation to formation for new reed bed structure with 1:3.5 batters * Partially lined reed bed trench with gabion walls * Soil infilled reed bed * Ground water cut off inlet structure incorporating stone/gravel medium, rainwater collection, * baffles, solids collection pipe, odour collection pipe * Reed bed outlet incorporating stone/gravel medium and outlet pipe * High level gravel reed bed * High level reed bed discharge chamber with flow control * Piped discharge to river * Sheet pile groundwater flow cut off walls * Access steps etc. 2. Landscaping to reed bed batter and areas affected by the works (Zone 2 fill area and stockpile area) 3. Treatment of groundwater flow during construction and establishment of reed bed 4. Safety fencing around reed bed 5. Reinstatement of Multi User Route Additional information: BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: The latest Q & A document can be viewed via the HCA extranet. BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: The following folder has now been uploaded to the extranet " Borehole date SI Plan" and the latest Q & A document is also available. BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: Following clarification questions during tender stage the following document has been uploaded to the HCA extranet. "Avenue Reed Bed Clarifications Questions v1" Bidders should log into the HCA extranet to access the document. BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: If a tenderer wishes to undertake a site visit please can they contact me Chris Sellars (chris.sellars@turntown.co.uk) to confirm a time slot. The visitor limit is a maximum of 3 people (Ideally 2 due to vehicle restrictions), full PPE will also be required (hard hat, jacket, boots, gloves, glasses) BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: A word version of the ITT has been added to the tender documents folder available via the link above. The closing time for tenders is 1pm. All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English. The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP. This procurement and award is subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by the HCA and the contract between the HCA and supplier. Bidders should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for the HCA to be able to honour our transparency obligations without undermining the bidders commercial interests. Candidates are advised that the HCA is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("The Act"). If a candidate considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidential or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. The HCA shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the Act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note, it is insufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response. The HCA takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and sets high standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to the stewardship of public funds and the management of its activities. The principles contained within this policy apply to both internal and external audiences, including anyone wishing to undertake business or engage with the HCA. Please refer to our Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-briber

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d98a6867-54d0-4b16-a27e-75c150e81045
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e744dfbf-42c1-4f2d-92f5-4607fa0481d8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 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
HOMES & COMMUNITIES AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2ET
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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