Planning

MBC-1584 Culvert Works

MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 15:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Melton Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the project titled "MBC-1584 Culvert Works," located in Melton Mowbray, UK. This tender falls under the industry category of 'works', specifically focusing on culvert elements and culverts. The Council is seeking providers to address a potentially blocked culvert situated under a live railway line. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in the soft market testing, with a questionnaire available on the ProContract portal. The deadline for questionnaire responses is set for 12 noon on 5th September 2025. The procurement process is planned to proceed with a future notice date of 30th September 2025, and the potential contract will cover a period from 1st October 2025 to 30th January 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses active in specialised civil engineering, particularly those experienced in railway environments, to expand their operations and reputation. The procurement allows flexibility in how offers can be delivered, inviting providers to propose innovative or standard approaches while considering the potential risks associated with working under a live railway track. Companies equipped to handle such challenging and specialised tasks are well-positioned to benefit from this contract and contribute to resolving crucial infrastructure issues for Melton Borough Council. Furthermore, small to medium enterprises with relevant expertise might find this procurement process offers a suitable growth opportunity by entering into the works category of public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC-1584 Culvert Works

Notice Description

The Council would like to hear from providers who can support with the potential approach to works for the resolution of a potentially blocked culvert. This requirement is of a particularly specialist nature due to this being under a live main line rail track. The scope of the works is subject to change; potentially the scope may only be for preliminary works to take place. However if through the scoping process, it is identified the culvert has collapsed or requires work other than what has been identified in this scope i.e. collapse, then works will need to immediately cease and to be reviewed. The Council is open to how this requirement may be delivered, and how providers may approach this work, especially given the potential risks and potential work required beyond the preliminaries. Interested providers are invited to take part in the soft market testing exercise and respond to the questionnaire available on the ProContract procurement portal. The deadline for responses is 12 noon 5th September 2025.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to view and respond to the soft market questionnaire located on the ProContract portal. There is also the opportunity to request via the messaging function on the portal any clarifications and/ or a site visit. Please refer to the documentation for further information. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a0ec3001-5d78-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048549-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44132000 - Culvert elements

45221220 - Culverts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MELTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wellandprocurement@melton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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