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title: "The services of a drainage/civils contractor"
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# The services of a drainage/civils contractor

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f4d7604-4adc-4bf5-8e10-8a504b0236f8

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Merseytravel, seeking services of a drainage/civils contractor to renew failing cross-drains at Queensway Tunnel Portal in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "The services of a drainage/civils contractor," is classified under the construction work industry and has an estimated value of £300,000. The tender period closes on 5th January 2021, with contract works expected to begin on 9th March 2021 and to conclude by 31st May 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate in the bidding process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in drainage systems and roadworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the inclusive eligibility criteria. Companies that possess relevant experience in undertaking similar infrastructural projects during limited operational hours, such as night-time closures, will find this contract particularly advantageous for growth and expansion.

## Notice

The services of a drainage/civils contractor to renew the failing cross-drains at Queensway Tunnel Portal. The works for this project involves the cleaning and possible repair of the existing carrier drains at all portals of the Queensway tunnel. Additional channel drains are to be installed within the road deck at specified portals. It is proposed that the existing carrier drains are cleaned and if required relined. The works in general are to take place during night-time tunnel closures. The tunnel closure dates (May 2020- April 2021) have been provided on the programme to indicate possible work windows at this stage. The works at New Quay, including the addition of a cross drain, is to be completed during a week of daytime closures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ba1b55-3791-44b5-b30c-c885f8e5ec40 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ba1b55-3791-44b5-b30c-c885f8e5ec40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ba1b55-3791-44b5-b30c-c885f8e5ec40
  1st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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