Award

Riverside Way, Inverness - Strategic Active Travel Corridor (Stage 1) Re-advertised

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

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Award

06 Oct 2023 at 11:36

Tender

03 May 2023 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council in Inverness, United Kingdom, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Riverside Way, Inverness - Strategic Active Travel Corridor (Stage 1) Re-advertised" construction works. This procurement falls under the works main procurement category, specifically for construction work related to a new segregated contraflow cycle lane and footway as part of the Inverness City Active Travel Network Route. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with the tender status marked as complete. The procurement work was carried out in collaboration with the Highland Council, with an active contract awarded to Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd on 23rd September 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specializing in construction works, specifically related to cycle path construction, footpath construction, traffic-calming works, and installation of road signs. Businesses experienced in active travel infrastructure projects and civil engineering works would be well-suited to compete. The tender, which was re-advertised with a total value of £2,377,076.71, presents an opportunity for qualified contractors to engage in infrastructure development that supports sustainable and active modes of travel, contributing to community connectivity and environmental conservation.

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Notice Title

Riverside Way, Inverness - Strategic Active Travel Corridor (Stage 1) Re-advertised

Notice Description

Construction of a new segregated contraflow cycle lane and footway as part of the Inverness City Active Travel Network (ICATN) Route 2 on the Riverside Way.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction of a new segregated contraflow cycle lane and footway as part of the Inverness City Active Travel Network (ICATN) Route 2 on the Riverside Way. The main works will be the following: - Drainage works; - Carriageway (3665m2) and footway resurfacing(5966m2); - Kerbing (2833m) & Footway Edging (1465m); - Installation of raised tables; - Associated infrastructure, road signing and carriageway markings; and - Removal of lighting columns and associated electrical work in conjunction with The Highland Council. - Site clearance will include cold milling of the existing pavement, kerbing, footway pavement, removal of pedestrian guardrail and fence, tree removal and road markings. (Refer to eleven General Arrangement drawings no. 60684495-SHT-CON-DD-0105-P1-001 to 011 inclusive)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c60a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029524-2023
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

45000000 - Construction work

45233150 - Traffic-calming works

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233290 - Installation of road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,377,076 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20232 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
HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
Alison Craig
Contact Email
alison.craig@highland.gov.uk, pdu_procurement@highland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463702563, +44 7748268604

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING

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