Tender

Mill Lane Aqueduct Repairs 2025

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2025 at 10:24

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04 Jun 2025 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is seeking bids for the Mill Lane Aqueduct Repairs, a project located within the Swindon urban area, specialising in the repair and maintenance of culverts. This procurement, open for competition, falls under the 'works' industry category. As a sub-central government authority, the Council is initiating this tender process under an open procurement method. All interested service providers must register their interest by 11th July 2025, and submit their tender responses by 18th July 2025. The main phase of procurement, the tender stage, involves clarifications and submissions via the Supplying the South West Portal, with a contract period scheduled from 1st September to 7th November 2025.

The Mill Lane Aqueduct project presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in civil engineering and construction, particularly those with expertise in masonry repairs. Interested businesses must be suitably qualified and experienced in servicing 18th-century structures. The project also requires comprehensive tender submissions focusing on price and quality, providing a competitive edge for businesses that can demonstrate high-quality project delivery, method statements, and quality assurance. This procurement, valued at £180,000 net, opens avenues for growth in infrastructure repair, offering substantial financial opportunities within the public sector for seasoned contractors. The initial contract term is set for 8 weeks, making it ideal for firms looking for concise project timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mill Lane Aqueduct Repairs 2025

Notice Description

Mill Lane Aqueduct Repairs Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of repairs to Mill Lane Aqueduct in the Swindon urban area. Project Description: Works and materials are required to repair the upstream and downstream headwalls of an (non-listed) 18th century masonry aqueduct / culvert. The initial contract term will be for 8 weeks as stated in the ITT documents. Full details relating to the Works are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications are to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal, including the project reference and title clearly in the Subject title, by 11th July 2025, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued periodically via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. Tender responses are required to be submitted no later than 18th July 2025, 1200 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender and Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN777124 No submission will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030154-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45221220 - Culverts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 1-6 months
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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Lawrence Murphy
Contact Email
lmurphy@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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