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The Kingsway Infrastructure Project

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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03 Mar 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the City & County of Swansea was for "The Kingsway Infrastructure Project" located in Swansea, aimed at reconfiguring The Kingsway to favour pedestrian access, thereby reducing physical highway segregation. The procurement process falls under the construction industry category for works, specifically classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work, with additional classifications like laying of paving and foundation works for highways. Initially triggered due to an unforeseeable event necessitating urgent action (following the administration of Dawnus, the original contractor), the process was advanced through a limited procurement method without prior competition notice, highlighting the extreme urgency involved. The procurement stage was under the "award" category but was ultimately cancelled, with no successful awards made.

This tender presented potential business opportunities primarily for construction firms specialising in infrastructure projects, roadworks, and urban development. Businesses with expertise in reconfiguring urban spaces, particularly for enhanced pedestrian access, would be well-suited to compete for such projects. Despite the cancellation of this tender, business users can anticipate future opportunities in similar infrastructure projects given the city's commitment to improving urban spaces. Companies in the civil engineering domain and those adept in quick mobilisation for urgent projects should particularly keep abreast of developments in Swansea's public procurement announcements.

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Notice Title

The Kingsway Infrastructure Project

Notice Description

The project involves the completion of the contact following Dawnus going into administration. The original project involves the reconfiguration of the street rebalancing pedestrians and vehicles along The Kingsway in favour of pedestrians and reduce physical highway segregation between the north and south sides of the street creating a legible space.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The project involves the completion of the contact following Dawnus going into administration. The original project involves the reconfiguration of the street rebalancing pedestrians and vehicles along The Kingsway in favour of pedestrians and reduce physical highway segregation between the north and south sides of the street creating a legible space.

Procurement Information

The original contractor awarded the contract for the Kingway project has gone into administration and confirmed that they will not be completing any further works on the project. Therefore under regulations 32 (2)(c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. For reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority. The time limits for the open or restricted procedures or

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066064
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018735-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

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

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

45432112 - Laying of paving

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

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