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title: "Design & Construction of a service tunnel & shaft for KW discharge drainage pipework replacement"
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# Design & Construction of a service tunnel & shaft for KW discharge drainage pipework replacement

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39083787-6d59-4062-9dde-e6443f006f70

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## Summary

Merseytravel is conducting an open tender for the design and construction of a service tunnel and shaft for the Kingsway Tunnels Discharge Drainage Pipework Replacement. This project, valued at £300,000, falls under the construction industry category and is located in the North West of England. The tender period is set to close on 21 January 2019, with the anticipated contract period commencing on 3 March 2019 and concluding on 23 June 2019. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their applications to Merseytravel, which manages critical transport infrastructure across the River Mersey.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in tunnel engineering and construction, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms with expertise in infrastructure development and a proven track record in similar projects would be best positioned to compete. By engaging in this tender, businesses have the chance to expand their operations within public works, notably in the dynamic construction sector, thereby contributing to regional infrastructure improvements while enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

Merseytravel is seeking to employ a suitably qualified Tunnel Engineering Design and Construction Company for the construction of a service tunnel and shaft for Kingsway Tunnels Discharge Drainage Pipework Replacement. The works are within the inverts of the two bores of the Kingsway Tunnel under the River Mersey. Merseytravel operates the two River Mersey underwater road crossing tunnels between Liverpool and Wallasey, Liverpool and Birkenhead in Merseyside. The Kingsway road tunnel is a twin tube tunnel, completed in 1971 and 1974, carries two traffic lanes under the River Mersey between Liverpool and Wallasey, Maximum speed is limited to 40 mph and annual throughput traffic is 13.5 million. Merseytravel would welcome interest from a suitably qualified Tunnel Engineering Design and Construction Company partner to assist with the design construction of the service tunnel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0725962a-4543-4fe1-aaed-fdec4dffd80b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2019 - 23 Jun 2019 |
| 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

- 17 Dec 2018 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0725962a-4543-4fe1-aaed-fdec4dffd80b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0725962a-4543-4fe1-aaed-fdec4dffd80b
  17th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8c337ed0-a9fc-e811-80f0-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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