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The Kingsway Infrastructure Project

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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03 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Kingsway Infrastructure Project, overseen by the City & County of Swansea, aims to revamp pedestrian and vehicle flow along The Kingsway, Swansea, and is currently in the award stage following its initiation as a tender. The original project's completion was disrupted due to the administration of Dawnus, prompting a limited procurement process as per the urgency regulations. Despite the project's status being marked as cancelled due to unforeseen events, the Council is considering awarding the contract to Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd, subject to internal approval. The procurement method is classified under works, with planning details already established under the EU-OJ scheme.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and infrastructure businesses, especially those specialising in street configuration and urban development projects. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to execute large-scale municipal projects and address pedestrian and vehicle management will be well-suited to compete. The location in Swansea is key for local businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public service infrastructure. The contract's urgency further opens avenues for qualified businesses ready to engage in immediate project execution, establishing a strong footing in the regional infrastructure sector. Potential competitors should have agile business models to navigate limited procedural time frames and rigorous council approvals.

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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 competitive procedures with negotiation cannot be complied with. The Council is considering the award of the following contract to Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd who were the second most economically advantageous tenderer from the original mini competition conducted. Any award will be subject to the Council's internal approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-090703
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=090703
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR593595
    The Kingsway Infrastructure Project - 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.

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