Tender

Submerged Arc Option on Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Oct 2023 at 11:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council is inviting tenders for the Submerged Arc Option on Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway project. This procurement is in the services industry category with a value of £600,000. The tender period ends on 24th November 2023, and the contract work is expected to start in February 2024, lasting up to 12 weeks. The procurement method for this project is an open procedure.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses adept at sub-arc welding operations in the United Kingdom to collaborate with Blackpool Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable for this opportunity. The project offers a unique chance for growth in the services sector, allowing companies to showcase their technical abilities and competitive pricing to secure a contract with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Submerged Arc Option on Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway

Notice Description

The Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway is the only remaining first generation tramway in the United Kingdom, having remained in constant operation since it first opened in 1885. The current network extends for 18.2Km along the Fylde coastline from Starr Gate terminus at the southern end of the alignment to Fleetwood Ferry in the north. Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway is owned by Blackpool Council (BC) and operated under licence by Blackpool Transport Services (BTS). Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to develop a technical proposal to undertake sub-arc welding operations on the Blackpool & Fleetwood tramway system. Applications to Blackpool Council should include an indicative programme of works, a schedule of rates and an offer price. To minimise service disruption, it is anticipated that the contract term will commence in February and be undertaken between the hours of 23:30 - 05:30. It is anticipated that work will commence in February 2024, the Council will finalise the Contract duration with the successful bidder however, it is anticipated that work will not take longer than 12 weeks dependent upon weather constraints.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b72633d0-a0b1-4b6e-ab98-2767cb4e351e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262680 - Welding

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
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 May 2024 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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