Tender

Culvert Repair Works, Choats Road, Barking

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 16:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is currently seeking a contractor for the "Culvert Repair Works" on Choats Road in Barking, London. This contract, valued at £750,000, falls under the category of "works" specifically relating to culvert elements and is classified under CPV codes 44132000 and 45221220. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 21 July 2025. This open procedure is directed at SMEs and VCSEs, with the work scheduled to begin on 4 August 2025 and conclude by 19 December 2025. Key focus is on design, pre-design, and construction phases involving a GRP culvert lining solution.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for specialised construction firms, particularly those with expertise in culvert repair and environmental compliance. Companies well-versed in providing innovative and sustainable construction solutions will benefit from the requirement to design and install a GRP lining, making this a lucrative option for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in London's infrastructure sector. Given the open procurement method, there is equal opportunity for a wide range of contractors to compete, fostering potential business growth for both well-established companies and emerging SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Culvert Repair Works, Choats Road, Barking

Notice Description

The Choats Road culvert structure consists of a twin bore corrugated steel Armco type culvert Located on Choats Road in Barking, London. Each of the culverts is 36.6m long, with a width of approximately 2.8m and height of 1.5m. The culvert has structurally failed at sections along its length. Due to the nature of the failure a road load restriction (7.5tonnes) has been put in place to minimise the risk to the public. The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to design and install a GRP culvert lining solution that will restore capacity to the culvert.A comprehensive solution that meets all requirements is being sought. The works involves a Pre-design Phase, Design Phase and Construction Phase. The tenderers will complete the Pre-design Phase and Design Phase of the works before commencing the Construction Phase of the works. In the Pre-design Phase, the contractor is required to undertake a survey of the culvert to confirm its dimensions and the nature of the construction of the river bed. A Flood Risk Activity Permit for this work has already been granted by the Environment Agency. During the Design Phase, the contractor must provide design and construction information for the Council's Phase 2 Flood Risk Activity Permit application which would enable procurement of necessary permissions from the Environment Agency, and prepare an approved AIP for the Choats Road Culvert strengthening per DMRB CG300. They must also deliver detailed designs, specifications, certificates, and temporary works design based on the AIP once approved. During the Construction Phase, the contractor is required to cleaning the culvert, install a GRP lining, manage site preliminaries, provide temporary works, and conducting pre- and post-installation surveys. During the works the contractor is required to provide reasonable access to the client and appointed agents to undertake environmental surveys in support of Environment Agency Permit applications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f40c7a53-5fd9-4a90-81a0-b310ad32ab34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/594899c4-e060-4bc8-a348-45188940062c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44132000 - Culvert elements

45221220 - Culverts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

Notice Documents

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