Tender

Highway Improvements at Yeovil Western Corridor

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jun 2017 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for "Highway Improvements at Yeovil Western Corridor," focusing on the construction of five junction improvements and the enhancement of pedestrian and cycling routes along a key arterial road in Yeovil, South West England. The tender, classified under construction work for highways, has a total estimated value of £17,000,000, and the tender period ends on 21st July 2017. The contract is set to commence on 29th September 2017 and is expected to conclude by 16th April 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, encouraging broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for construction firms and contractors with expertise in highway infrastructure and civil engineering. Companies specialising in road construction, traffic signal systems, and pedestrian/cycling pathway enhancements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, providers with experience in working near residential and retail areas, and those capable of handling environmental considerations such as tree and hedgerow removals, could find their services in demand throughout the execution of this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highway Improvements at Yeovil Western Corridor

Notice Description

Construction of a series of 5 junction improvements along the western side of Yeovil between Thorne Lane and Lysander Road, together with the upgrading of 350 m of foot path to a cycleway and provision of 600 m of new footway. The affected route forms 1 of the main arterial routes around the western side of Yeovil and provides an element of an important link between the South Coast and the motorway network. The works will be in close proximity to residential areas as well as retail shopping facilities. The site also runs alongside the Leonardo Helicopters Airfield. The works include the provision of a number of retaining walls together with a number of traffic signal control installations and the creation/improvement of a number of cycle/walking routes. Site clearance will include the removal of a number of trees and associated hedgerows, together with some small sections of existing walling. Expressions of interest can be submitted via our electronic tendering system which can be found here: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7ef8d9b-a712-48e5-94de-1f599354e6ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b968c7a-076b-4552-b4ef-7cc8dd95fdc6
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233130 - Construction work for highways

45233210 - Surface work for highways

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

45233310 - Foundation work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2017 - 16 Apr 2019 1-2 years
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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Sandison
Contact Email
psandison@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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