Tender

VT1 Ferry Terminal Expansion

BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

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Tender

19 May 2023 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently underway for the VT1 Ferry Terminal Expansion project, initiated by Belfast Harbour Commissioners. The project falls under the works category, with a total contract value of £5,000,000. The tender deadline is set for June 9, 2023. This selective procurement method follows a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The expansion aims to construct an 8-acre trailer parking yard in Belfast, catering to the terminal operations for the Stena Line ferry services. Businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction works may find this tender opportunity suitable.

Bidders interested in the VT1 Ferry Terminal Expansion project have until June 9, 2023, to submit their proposals to Belfast Harbour Commissioners. This opportunity is ideal for contractors experienced in civil engineering and construction projects. The tender process involves a selective procurement method, allowing for negotiation following an initial call for competition. The project aims to enhance the existing VT1 & 2 terminals' capacities, creating growth opportunities for firms skilled in demolition, site clearance, drainage, lighting, and construction of yard infrastructures.

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Notice Title

VT1 Ferry Terminal Expansion

Notice Description

Belfast Harbour Commissioners is seeking expressions of interest from contractors who are interested in tendering for the construction of an 8 acre trailer parking yard off Dargan Road, Belfast. The facility is required to provide additional capacity for the existing terminal at VT1 & 2 from which Stena Line currently operate daily ferry services to Birkenhead and Heysham. The scope of work will include demolition and site clearance, drainage, lighting, ducting, fencing, barriers and construction of the main yard with block paving surfacing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The VT1 terminal expansion is a civil engineering construction project to provide additional secure parking bays for the temporary standage of trailers discharged from the Heysham ferry service. The scope of work will include demolition of three buildings, general site clearance, fencing, services and drainage and full construction make-up for a new yard with block paving surfacing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cdf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014371-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111100 - Demolition work

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
BELFAST HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS
Contact Name
Eugene McBride
Contact Email
eugene.mcbride@belfast-harbour.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890554422

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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