--- title: "Minor Roads Surfacing Contract 2017/18" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30a88635-f050-4ff7-9ed7-62e1a2efbb28" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30a88635-f050-4ff7-9ed7-62e1a2efbb28" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30a88635-f050-4ff7-9ed7-62e1a2efbb28.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30a88635-f050-4ff7-9ed7-62e1a2efbb28.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-06-19" --- # Minor Roads Surfacing Contract 2017/18 Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30a88635-f050-4ff7-9ed7-62e1a2efbb28 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30a88635-f050-4ff7-9ed7-62e1a2efbb28) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30a88635-f050-4ff7-9ed7-62e1a2efbb28.json) ## Summary Reading Borough Council is inviting tenders for the "Minor Roads Surfacing Contract 2017/18". This procurement, classified under resurfacing works and surface work for roads, is located in Reading, Berkshire, within the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender process follows an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 19th July 2017 at 23:59. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2017 and conclude by 30th September 2017, with a total estimated contract value ranging between £150,000 and £250,000. This contract represents a significant opportunity for construction and civil engineering firms looking to expand their portfolio, especially those with expertise in road maintenance and surfacing projects. Businesses experienced in managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic, laying surfacing materials, and completing related roadworks will find themselves well-suited to compete. As the procurement process allows for a range of contractors, smaller companies with the right skills are encouraged to participate, especially given the open nature of this tender. ## Notice Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced contractor to enter into a contract with to carry out surfacing works on various areas of carriageway within the Highway Network as part of the Council's annual highways maintenance programme. The areas have been selected by a scanner process and routine visual inspections. A core programme of works has been identified, along with a further list of reserve schemes that may be completed by the successful contractor, subject to funding. The Contractor will be required to undertake the following main elements of work: - * Weed killing in advance of the works * Removal of road markings as required by the process. * Sweeping of carriageway, removal of vegetation and preparing to lay surfacing. * Laying of Micro Asphalt or equivalent proprietary surfacing material including regulating. * Jetting and cleaning of gullies. * Raising existing ironwork to new levels. * Reinstatement of existing road markings with minor alterations as specified by the Council. * Management of pedestrian and vehicular traffic including road closures with diversion routes. The contract value is expected to be in the region of PS150k - PS250k Additional information: The procurement exercise will be conducted in accordance with the information contained in the procurement documents. The contracting authority does not bind itself to enter into any contract as a result of the publication of this notice and will not, under any circumstances, have any liability for any costs any person responding to this notice incurs in any part of the tender process. The services are to be procured under an open procedure and organisations interested in expressing an interest should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc (Project Reference No. RBC 00000277 refers), and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. The deadline for return of the tender is Friday 11th August 2017 at 12.00 hours. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168dfc02-d3f2-4309-9018-30850d4157cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233220 - Surface work for roads - 45233251 - Resurfacing works ## Release History - 19 Jun 2017 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168dfc02-d3f2-4309-9018-30850d4157cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168dfc02-d3f2-4309-9018-30850d4157cf 19th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30a88635-f050-4ff7-9ed7-62e1a2efbb28. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30a88635-f050-4ff7-9ed7-62e1a2efbb28.json.