Tender

Installation of Vehicular Crossings and Pram Ramps - RFQ

SEFTON COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 17:21

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the "Installation of Vehicular Crossings and Pram Ramps" project throughout the Borough of Sefton. This procurement process is classified under the construction work industry category and is at the tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 16th January 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 14th January 2026. The contract is valued at £200,000 gross and is planned to commence on 1st February 2026, ending 31st January 2027, with an option to extend for another year. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, allowing for electronic submissions via the Chest Portal.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in road infrastructure and pedestrian access projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given their suitability for this contract. The selection criteria will prioritize price (70%) and quality including social value (30%), providing a competitive landscape for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio with public sector projects. The potential one-year extension adds an additional incentive, promising further business growth for the successful contractor.

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Notice Title

Installation of Vehicular Crossings and Pram Ramps - RFQ

Notice Description

The purpose of this Contract is to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to provide materials and Construct Vehicular Crossings (Including industrial) and Pedestrian Ramps throughout the Borough of Sefton on a planned and on an ad hoc basis. A guide to the average value of the works issued under this Contract is approximately PS85,000 per annum (incl VAT). However, the value and quantity of any work issued to the Contractor under this Contract cannot be guaranteed and a minimum or maximum annual value should not be assumed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is for the period 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027 with an option to extend for a further 12-month period to 31st January 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f61e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084585-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jane Taylor
Contact Email
jane.taylor1@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

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