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Mersey Tidal Power Project - Front-End Engineering Design Services (FEED Services) - Phase 4

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)

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21 Feb 2025 at 16:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is progressing with the procurement process for the "Mersey Tidal Power Project - Front-End Engineering Design Services (FEED Services) - Phase 4." This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category and is currently in the tender stage. The project aims to develop a comprehensive technoeconomic study of the Mersey Tidal Power Project through multi-discipline outline design and detailed planning for future engineering and construction phases. Located in the Liverpool region (UKD7), the contract is valued at £4,000,000 and is set for 540 days. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 11:00 on 14 April 2025, with the bid opening occurring on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design, project management, and technical consultancy services. Companies capable of handling complex, multi-faceted engineering design projects and providing comprehensive technical, commercial, and project management services will find this project particularly rewarding. SMEs with a proven track record in similar large-scale renewable energy projects, as well as larger consultancy firms, may find competing for this contract advantageous for business expansion and growth.

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Notice Title

Mersey Tidal Power Project - Front-End Engineering Design Services (FEED Services) - Phase 4

Notice Description

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to progress a Front-End Engineering Design Services (FEED Services) Contract to further develop the Mersey Tidal Power Project (Project). The Specification details the scope of the FEED Services, across a combination of project, commercial and technical aspects to enable a full technoeconomic development study of all aspects of the Project. The FEED Services contract is to be performed as part of the Phase 4a Development activity on the Project, and in parallel with the Development Consent Order (DCO) Consenting activity, (performed by others) The FEED Services contract will improve the specification of the scope of works through multi-discipline outline design and deliver a comprehensive approach to future contracting of the detail engineering and construction including a full cost estimate and schedule based on the configuration, scope, method and approach to Phase 5 Engineering and Phases 6-9 Construction, Testing and Commissioning. The Specification is to be read in conjunction with other documents identified in the Tender Return. It is important that the Tenderer (Consultant) recognises the breadth and depth of activity within the FEED Services Contract scope and is able to evidence that the extent of work is within their competence and capability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to progress a Front-End Engineering Design Services (FEED Services) Contract to further develop the Mersey Tidal Power Project (Project). The Specification details the scope of the FEED Services, across a combination of project, commercial and technical aspects to enable a full technoeconomic development study of all aspects of the Project. The FEED Services contract is to be performed as part of the Phase 4a Development activity on the Project, and in parallel with the Development Consent Order (DCO) Consenting activity, (performed by others) The FEED Services contract will improve the specification of the scope of works through multi-discipline outline design and deliver a comprehensive approach to future contracting of the detail engineering and construction including a full cost estimate and schedule based on the configuration, scope, method and approach to Phase 5 Engineering and Phases 6-9 Construction, Testing and Commissioning. The Specification is to be read in conjunction with other documents identified in the Tender Return. It is important that the Tenderer (Consultant) recognises the breadth and depth of activity within the FEED Services Contract scope and is able to evidence that the extent of work is within their competence and capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e761
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007006-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
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
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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