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Planning

17 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of the A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement project. This major infrastructure project, based in Flintshire, falls under the general public services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £130 million. Key dates for this tender include a deadline for market engagement responses by 12:00 (midday) on 21 February 2025. The process adheres to the principles of equal treatment, non-discrimination, and transparency, as required by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in multidisciplinary consultancy and construction works. The project will require the expertise of firms specialising in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those experienced in bridge construction and related services. The Welsh Government seeks responses from suitably qualified organisations to inform its delivery and contracting models, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and participate in a high-profile public infrastructure project.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement

Notice Description

Works required for the replacement of the A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement

Lot Information

Lot 1

The A494 River Dee Bridge provides a vital connection for cross border traffic between north Wales, the north-west of England and beyond, connecting people, communities and businesses. The bridge is in poor structural condition and needs replacing. The Welsh Government (WG) has now shortlisted options to replace the bridge, including identifying a best performing option, and is currently holding a consultation on these options. Details of these options as well as further information as regards the scheme can be found here: https://www.gov.wales/a494-river-dee-bridge-replacement-scheme From a delivery perspective, WG is cognisant that the scheme will require the input of both multi-disciplinary consultants and works contractors. WG is currently in the process of developing its delivery model and contracting model for these inputs and this market engagement exercise is being conducted to help inform their design, as well as the WG's procurement strategy more generally.. The WG would welcome written submissions/responses to the questions attached to this notice from suitably qualified organisations. Responses should be emailed to A494RiverDeeBridgePorcurement@gov.wales no later than 12:00 (midday) on the 21st of February 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147470
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147470
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71300000 - Engineering services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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