Tender

Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works

SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Dec 2021 at 15:27

Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Firepool Development in Taunton, overseen by Somerset West and Taunton Council, is currently active. It encompasses a drainage and levels works contract valued at £3,500,000. This tender, classified under civil engineering works, is part of a larger initiative to prepare the Firepool site for development, which includes significant site clearance and infrastructure works. The tender is being conducted via an open procurement method, with the tender period scheduled to close on 25 February 2022. The project aims to address both flood risk and essential service diversions, enhancing utilities and accessibility within the site.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, construction, and infrastructure development. Companies that have experience in large-scale site remediation, drainage installation, and flood prevention measures would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the comprehensive nature of the works, involvement from multiple contractors may be necessary, allowing smaller enterprises to engage in specific aspects of the project, thereby facilitating equitable business growth opportunities within the region.

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Notice Title

Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works

Notice Description

The Works comprise the design and construction of the primary infrastructure and bulk earthworks to facilitate the development of the Firepool site in Taunton in accordance with the drawings, specifications and documents set out at Appendix A. The Works are being procured as a Traditional Construction package and as such design work has been completed ahead of the tender package issue. The proposed development of the Firepool site requires some significant preparation of the site to remove obstacles, including demolition work, sewer diversions, ground contamination remediation, and construction of serviced platforms and principle drainage infrastructure. The Enabling Works package seeks to undertake the site wide clearance and groundworks to facilitate future parcel development on the site. The works are set to include: Demolition of the existing Auction House building and associated hardstandings Diversion of existing public surface water and combined sewer assets within the site Site clearance of above ground obstructions and remnants of previous site development Bulk earthworks to raise the site levels for flood protection and to provide platforms for future parcels Construction of new primary foul and surface water drainage infrastructure to service the site including a new outfall to the River Tone Delivery of a new flood relief culvert to pass overland flows through the raised site Diversion of existing utilities affected by the works Reinstatement of a combined footway/cycleway through the site Re-securing of the site with existing fencing and supplemental fencing Construction of a temporary surface to the Firepool car park after re-levelling

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Works comprise the design and construction of the primary infrastructure and bulk earthworks to facilitate the development of the Firepool site in Taunton in accordance with the drawings, specifications and documents set out at Appendix A. The Works are being procured as a Traditional Construction package and as such design work has been completed ahead of the tender package issue. The proposed development of the Firepool site requires some significant preparation of the site to remove obstacles, including demolition work, sewer diversions, ground contamination remediation, and construction of serviced platforms and principle drainage infrastructure. The Enabling Works package seeks to undertake the site wide clearance and groundworks to facilitate future parcel development on the site. The works are set to include: Demolition of the existing Auction House building and associated hardstandings Diversion of existing public surface water and combined sewer assets within the site Site clearance of above ground obstructions and remnants of previous site development Bulk earthworks to raise the site levels for flood protection and to provide platforms for future parcels Construction of new primary foul and surface water drainage infrastructure to service the site including a new outfall to the River Tone Delivery of a new flood relief culvert to pass overland flows through the raised site Diversion of existing utilities affected by the works Reinstatement of a combined footway/cycleway through the site Re-securing of the site with existing fencing and supplemental fencing Construction of a temporary surface to the Firepool car park after re-levelling

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02badf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031641-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 1HE
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
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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