Award

Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2021 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract is being undertaken by Suffolk County Council, a regional authority based in Ipswich, Suffolk. The project falls under the construction works category, specifically related to bridge construction, and is located in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The procurement method is a "restricted procedure," and the c contract was signed on 13 January 2021, with a total value of £74,850,556. The tender stage is currently at the award phase and is active, with the successful contractor being responsible for completing detailed designs for various components of the crossing.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in infrastructure and civil engineering. Companies that provide materials, construction services, or have expertise in building bridges will find this tender particularly relevant. The inclusion of significant subcontracting highlights the potential for smaller local firms to participate, enabling them to collaborate with larger contractors like Farrans Construction, thereby expanding their operational reach and capabilities within the region.

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Notice Title

Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council wish to award a contract for the build of the Lake Lothing Third Crossing in Lowestoft, Suffolk under the NEC4 ECC Option A form of contract with bespoke Z clauses. The new crossing will be a multi-span bridge which includes a rolling bascule opening section, a section which will span the existing East Suffolk Line on the North side of the lake. The new bridge will have a 12 metre air draft height which will enable smaller vessels to pass underneath without an opening. The new crossing of Lake Lothing will include footway/cycleways on both sides and a control tower inclusive of plant room. The Council will have completed the detailed design for the majority of the crossing with the exception being the MIECA. The mechanical design element will be completed to detailed design but the electrical and hydraulics for the bascule will be completed to scheme design. The successful contractor will be responsible for completing the detailed design of these elements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council undertook the procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 restricted procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001846-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,850,556 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Martin Jennings
Contact Email
martin.jennings@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473260450

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRANS CONSTRUCTION A TRADING DIVISION OF NORTHSTONE (NI

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