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title: "Southport East West Link & Coastal Path Cycle Improvement Scheme"
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# Southport East West Link & Coastal Path Cycle Improvement Scheme

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f79bb0f-33b1-40c3-b333-5923358e4988

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## Summary

The Southport East West Link & Coastal Path Cycle Improvement Scheme, initiated by Sefton Council, is a significant civil engineering project aimed at enhancing cycling infrastructure in and around Southport. The procurement process, classified under construction works, follows an open procedure and has an estimated contract value of £1,600,000, with a minimum threshold of £1,500,000. The tender period concluded on 12 December 2019, and the contract execution commenced on 13 January 2020, set to be completed by 1 August 2020. The project is funded through the Sustainable Transport Enhancement Programme and the Sustainable Urban Development fund, managed by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Sefton Council, located in Bootle, acts as the buying organisation and is actively seeking to improve local cycling links in anticipation of significant housing development in the area.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and construction, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in transport and infrastructure projects. Companies with experiences in similar projects, especially those focusing on sustainable development and urban planning, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. The project not only boosts local employment but also contributes to the development of vital infrastructure that supports community growth, thereby creating substantial business growth opportunities for successful bidders.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is for the delivery of a Civil Engineering Works project; Southport East West Link & Coastal Path Cycle Improvement scheme on behalf of Sefton Council. The scheme will consist of a number of cycle improvement schemes at various locations in and around Southport to improve the East - West cycle links, in advance of the long term expansion of the existing Kew Business Park and the development of over 1500 homes are planned for the area around Kew. Funding has been secured through a combination of the Sustainable Transport Enhancement Programme (Local Growth Fund) and the Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) fund (funded through the European Regional development Fund). The scheme funding is being administered by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a4668d-63f3-47e1-b754-d184d54a3a5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,737,962 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOWHIGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 28 May 2020 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a4668d-63f3-47e1-b754-d184d54a3a5b
- 2 Dec 2019 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb642388-22a8-48d9-b287-1366424ce017
- 5 Nov 2019 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46385cb0-019a-4da7-b7e2-fb3492ff9b55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a4668d-63f3-47e1-b754-d184d54a3a5b
  27th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb642388-22a8-48d9-b287-1366424ce017
  2nd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46385cb0-019a-4da7-b7e2-fb3492ff9b55
  5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

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