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A1/Queen Margaret University Junction Construction Works

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2021 at 17:15

Tender

19 Feb 2021 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is seeking to appoint a principal contractor for the "A1/Queen Margaret University Junction Construction Works", a project categorised under construction work for highways and roads. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 31 March 2021. The project involves significant alterations to the A1 road junction, including the construction of slip roads, an underpass, a roundabout, and associated foot and cycle paths. This contract will follow a restricted two-stage procedure, with the estimated project duration being 12 months from the anticipated start date in August 2021.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those experienced in roadworks and infrastructure development. Businesses specialising in civil engineering, environmental management, and health and safety compliance will be well-positioned to compete, especially those with a proven track record of managing similar projects effectively. Notably, the procurement process prioritises suppliers who can demonstrate their capacity to deliver quality and satisfy stringent compliance standards related to construction and safety regulations.

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Notice Title

A1/Queen Margaret University Junction Construction Works

Notice Description

East Lothian Council (ELC) intends to carry out works by way of alterations to the existing A1/Queen Margaret University road junction by formation of slip roads, an underpass, retaining wall, roundabout, foot and cycle paths and SUDS ponds.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian Council (ELC) intends to appoint a principal contractor to carry out works by way of alterations to existing the A1/Queen Margaret University road junction by formation of slip roads, an underpass, retaining wall, roundabout, foot and cycle paths and SUDS ponds. The junction is located between Newcraighall junction to the north and the Old Craighall junction (with the A720 city bypass) to the south on the A1 road. Amey Consultants have been appointed as site supervisors and will monitor, supervise & administer the project on behalf of ELC. It is anticipated that the works will commence August 2021 and it is estimated that the duration of the construction project will be 12 months, although this is subject to change. The contract will follow a two stage restricted procedure. Stage 1 will involve selection criteria based on the SPD. Those selected from Stage 1 will be invited to tender at Stage 2. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02948f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028630-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

45232450 - Drainage construction works

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

45233121 - Main road construction works

45233125 - Road junction construction work

45233128 - Roundabout construction work

45233140 - Roadworks

45233150 - Traffic-calming works

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233200 - Various surface works

45233210 - Surface work for highways

45233220 - Surface work for roads

45233222 - Paving and asphalting works

45233223 - Carriageway resurfacing works

45233224 - Dual carriageway construction work

45233226 - Access road construction work

45233227 - Slip road construction work

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45233280 - Erection of road-barriers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20214 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
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN PAUL CONSTRUCTION

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