Tender

SS16023 Faversham Creek Bridge

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 May 2017 at 14:13

Tender Notice
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02 May 2017 at 14:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is undertaking a public procurement process for the project titled "SS16023 Faversham Creek Bridge," which falls under the construction industry category. The procurement is currently in the pre-award stage, with the tender period closing on 27th June 2017. The project is located in Faversham, Kent, and aims to design, construct, and install a new operational swing bridge to replace the existing bridge at Bridge Road. The contract is expected to start on 2nd October 2017, with construction commencing in Spring 2018, culminating in completion by 31st October 2018.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for construction and engineering firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to enhance their project portfolios. Companies that specialise in bridge construction, architectural and engineering services, and those with experience in similar municipal projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's significant local support and potential for future developments in the area also make it an attractive prospect for financial growth and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS16023 Faversham Creek Bridge

Notice Description

Kent County Council (the Employer) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over PS1bn on goods and services and a population of 1.3m. The Employer provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 289 parish/town councils. The Employer consists of four operational directorates which are: Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH) Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Growth, Environment and Transport (GET) Strategic and Corporate Services (ST) This requirement is for Faversham Creek Bridge within the Growth, Environment and Transport (GET) Directorate. The project requires a new opening bridge to be installed to replace the existing opening bridge at Bridge Road in the historic market town of Faversham, Kent. The existing bridge is a two span structure carrying Bridge Road over Faversham Creek in north Kent. It was originally constructed in 1881 to replace a sliding footbridge. The superstructure of the bridge was strengthened in 1941 and replaced again in 1976. This requirement is for the design, construction and installation of a replacement and operational swing bridge. The bridge carries vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists across the Faversham Creek, an inlet of the Swale Estuary in the town centre. Historically the opening bridge allowed access for marine (commercial and pleasure) craft to access the Upper Creek and its wharves. However, the bridge has not opened for a number of years due to its poor condition and is now considered beyond economic repair. The option of a fixed bridge structure has been considered but this would prevent access to the Upper Creek and future regeneration of the area. The project is well supported locally with Kent County Council, Swale Borough Council and Faversham Town Council in agreement that a new bridge is required, along with community groups providing funding. Following the installation of a new bridge plans can be developed for dredging and reinstatement of old wharves as well as the development of marine skills training at the existing centre in the Purifier Building and marine based activities. Faversham Creek is tidal and fed by a stream. Water can be retained in the Upper Creek via a set of lock gates which are beneath the bridge. Contractors need to have regard for these lock gates and their protection when developing their design and when constructing the bridge. However, it is not currently envisaged that these lock gates will be included in the scope of the project. If further funding is available, the Employer reserves the right to extend the Works to include supply and installation of lock gates should funding become available, but only works of protection should be included in the Tender Prices. It is expected that the contract will commence in October 2017 with onsite construction commencing in Spring 2018 or Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Please refer to the Kent Business Portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd326aff-b076-4291-a1f5-dda2608747c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df42779-11e9-4213-b8e6-3d96ab7667cb
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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