--- title: "Market Testing: Civil Engineering Consultancy with tunnelling experience" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c73e6b8-8ae9-4735-9cd9-658319d9ed79" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c73e6b8-8ae9-4735-9cd9-658319d9ed79" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c73e6b8-8ae9-4735-9cd9-658319d9ed79.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c73e6b8-8ae9-4735-9cd9-658319d9ed79.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-10-18" --- # Market Testing: Civil Engineering Consultancy with tunnelling experience Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c73e6b8-8ae9-4735-9cd9-658319d9ed79 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c73e6b8-8ae9-4735-9cd9-658319d9ed79) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c73e6b8-8ae9-4735-9cd9-658319d9ed79.json) ## Summary Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for a civil engineering consultancy with tunnelling experience, specifically for managing a 1.8km surface water sewer construction project valued at approximately £5 million. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 18th January 2020. Interested parties can review the preliminary market engagement notice published on 18th October 2019. The consultancy will be required to provide project management, supervising officer, and quantity surveying services as part of the tender process. This tender presents significant opportunities for civil engineering firms, particularly those with expertise in tunnelling projects and contractual management services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and engineering sector would be well-suited to compete in this tender, especially those with a strong track record in managing complex infrastructure projects. Engaging with the council early in the process can provide valuable insights into the expectations and requirements, potentially leading to successful bids and partnerships in future infrastructure developments. ## Notice Cheshire West and Chester Council will soon be looking to appoint an experienced Civil Engineering Consultancy to manage the construction phase of a 1.8km surface water sewer to be constructed by tunnelling machine from Chester City Centre to the River Dee. The works are valued at cPS5m and will be carried out by VINCI UK Ltd (and their specialist tunnelling sub-contractor) during 2020. The Scope of Services will include the management of a NEC Contract with full main contractor design liability, with the selected consultant providing Project Management, Supervising Officer and Quantity Surveying duties. In addition to the management of the Works, additional services will be required to provide Technical Administrator support to the Council following the main contractor's selection of the Surface Water Design Consultant. The Council would like to hear from interested bidders in order to understand the market for this specialist area of consultancy. Please respond to this advert with a maximum two page summary of your experience and abilities. The Council is likely to meet with selected respondents. Responsible officer: Richard Andrews richard.andrews@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0215780-35e1-4707-8d42-0b79260b03fb | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jan 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ELLESMERE PORT | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH65 0BE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Central & Grange | | Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2019 at 09:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0215780-35e1-4707-8d42-0b79260b03fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0215780-35e1-4707-8d42-0b79260b03fb 18th October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e7d5146f-85f1-e911-80fa-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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