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title: "Kirkgate - Highway Improvements"
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# Kirkgate - Highway Improvements

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-243b9e9e-61f3-420b-bc47-44c80e61bb61

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Kirkgate - Highway Improvements" is managed by Wakefield Council Customer Service, focusing on civil engineering works within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The project aims to enhance accessibility and connectivity in the Kirkgate development area, addressing issues such as storm water drainage and highway safety. The tender was completed with a value of £2,573,032, and the contract commenced on 24 April 2017, lasting until 22 April 2018. The open procurement method was utilised, with the tender period concluding on 21 November 2016.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth particularly for large construction firms that specialise in civil engineering and urban development. Businesses with expertise in highway improvements, storm water management, landscaping, and traffic safety will be well-positioned to compete. With the emphasis on enhancing connectivity and infrastructure within protected urban spaces, firms that can demonstrate innovative solutions and sustainable practices will find this procurement process especially relevant.

## Notice

The scope of the project for the highway improvements and environment works within the Kirkgate development area and highway boundary comprises: * Improved accessibility for all modes to the Kirkgate development area sites * Improved connectivity for all modes of travel * Improved storm water drainage facilities * Improved highway safety and the perception of safety * Improved environment and landscaping The "key scheme components" of the scheme comprise: * Carriageway widening to Marsh Way to provide additional traffic lane on the approach to the roundabout * Carriageway widening to Kirkgate to provide a priority approach to the bus stops on Kirkgate * The subway crossings are removed and replaced with at grade toucan crossings within the signal control arrangement. * Traffic signals installed on 3 legs of the Kirkgate roundabout * Extensive landscaping on the roundabout and on the "boulevard" towards the Kirkgate station (Monk Street and Ingwell Street) * Extensive paving to match the street-style design provided for the rest of the city centre and the Emerald Ring. * New LED street lighting throughout the scheme to replace old street lighting * Storm water drainage installed in the centre of the roundabout to cater for flood events * Park Street opened up at the junction with Kirkgate, and new traffic signals installed. * Monk Street closed at the junction with Brunswick Street

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381ddd75-3660-4143-a191-d44e55553db4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2017 - 29 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,573,032 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,573,032 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HINKO CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381ddd75-3660-4143-a191-d44e55553db4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381ddd75-3660-4143-a191-d44e55553db4
  2nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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