Tender

DfI TRAM T-1136 LAGAN PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE BRIDGE

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

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TenderUpdate

11 Jul 2024 at 13:52

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04 Jun 2024 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure is procuring a Design and Build project titled "DfI TRAM T-1136 LAGAN PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE BRIDGE" in the construction industry category. This project involves building a twin-pylon cable stayed bridge over the River Lagan in Belfast, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 24th July 2024. The successful tenderer will manage the detailed design, fabrication, construction, testing, and commissioning processes for the project.

This tender by the Department for Infrastructure presents business growth opportunities for construction companies specialising in bridge construction and design. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract value is GBP 23,000,000, with a contract period lasting 720 days. Interested businesses can access procurement documents online via the eTendersNI portal. Communication with the Contracting Authority will be conducted electronically through the portal. The tender submission deadline is 24th July 2024, and bid validity period extends until 24th January 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfI TRAM T-1136 LAGAN PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE BRIDGE

Notice Description

The proposed bridge is to be a twin-pylon, three-span cable stayed steel bridge over the River Lagan. The steel superstructure is supported on piled reinforced concrete piers and abutments and will convey a 5m wide shared pedestrian and cycle path, with approach ramps provided beyond the bridge at each end to tie into the existing pedestrian and cycle infrastructure. The cumulative bridge span is approximately 143m, comprising a 76m central span between pylons and two 33.5m back-spans. The height of the two steel pylons is approximately 26.5m. This will be a Design and Build project and as such the successful tenderer will be required to undertake the detailed design, fabrication, construction, testing and commissioning processes for all permanent and temporary works associated with the Contract, including but not limited to the following: * Detailed design of all permanent and temporary works * Technical approval and certification of the permanent and temporary works designs * Completion of all required further investigation, surveys and testing * Obtaining of all required third-party acceptances and/or approvals * Obtaining of all required licences and consents * Discharge of planning conditions * Construction of all permanent and temporary works * Management of utilities, stakeholders and temporary traffic and pedestrian arrangements Given the design and build nature of the contract the successful Economic Operator will be required to manage both the design and construction processes. The works to be undertaken as part of the Contract shall be set out in greater detail at the tender stage of the Procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed bridge is to be a twin-pylon, three-span cable stayed steel bridge over the River Lagan. The steel superstructure is supported on piled reinforced concrete piers and abutments and will convey a 5m wide shared pedestrian and cycle path, with approach ramps provided beyond the bridge at each end to tie into the existing pedestrian and cycle infrastructure. The cumulative bridge span is approximately 143m, comprising a 76m central span between pylons and two 33.5m back-spans. The height of the two steel pylons is approximately 26.5m. This will be a Design and Build project and as such the successful tenderer will be required to undertake the detailed design, fabrication, construction, testing and commissioning processes for all permanent and temporary works associated with the Contract, including but not limited to the following: * Detailed design of all permanent and temporary works * Technical approval and certification of the permanent and temporary works designs * Completion of all required further investigation, surveys and testing * Obtaining of all required third-party acceptances and/or approvals * Obtaining of all required licences and consents * Discharge of planning conditions * Construction of all permanent and temporary works * Management of utilities, stakeholders and temporary traffic and pedestrian arrangements Given the design and build nature of the contract the successful Economic Operator will be required to manage both the design and construction processes. The works to be undertaken as part of the Contract shall be set out in greater detail at the tender stage of the Procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046d4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021281-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

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

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Contact Name
Laura Catherwood
Contact Email
pb1@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JA
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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