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title: "GB-Reading: Napier Road Subway"
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# GB-Reading: Napier Road Subway

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4142ca98-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-Reading: Napier Road Subway" is being conducted by Reading Borough Council, seeking tenders for the construction of a new pedestrian and cycle link through the redevelopment of a derelict tunnel. This project falls under the industry category of construction, specifically focused on tunnels and subway works, with an estimated total value of approximately £300,000. The contract is expected to commence in May 2015 and will last for twelve weeks, with the deadline for tender submissions set for Friday, 10th April 2015 at 12:00 noon.

This opportunity is well-suited for civil engineering firms specialising in construction work for tunnels, shafts, and subways, as well as those experienced in cycle path and pedestrian way construction. Participation in this project can lead to significant growth for businesses able to demonstrate the necessary expertise and capability to meet the Council’s contract specifications. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest early and ensure compliance with submission requirements to secure their chance of being awarded the contract.

## Notice

Reading Borough Council, as part of the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF), is looking to reopen a derelict tunnel under the Great Western Mainline railway in order to provide a new pedestrian and cycle link and is therefore inviting tenders from experience Civil Engineering contractors to undertake all works necessary to convert the disused rail tunnel into a pedestrian/cycle subway link between Napier Road and Kenavon Drive in Reading, Berkshire. The works will consist of the following construction activities: *Site clearance *Fencing and landscaping works *Installation of foot/cycleway bituminous pavement including kerbing and drainage *Contractor electrical and illumination design *Installation of nominated subway lighting and installation of CCTV camera systems *Application of proprietary anti-graffiti coating to subway walls below arch springing level *Injection of proprietary waterproofing system to extrados of north and south arch structures *Localised crack sealing and repointing of arch masonry The contract, which is expected to start in May 2015, will be for a period of twelve weeks and all works must be completed in accordance with the contract specification and by the deadlines set by the Council. The estimated total value of the contract is circa 300,000 GBP. Additional information: This is a competitive procurement exercise being conducted in accordance with the Council's Contracts Procedure Rules. The works are to be procured under an open procedure and organisations interested in expressing an interest should download the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation which is available on the South East Business Portal at: https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/sece/opportunity.nsf/fcontent?ReadForm&requesttype=viewcontract&region=REG-UATA-79EMAL&authority=ORG-DNWA-7BSKBT&docid=OS-DNWA-9UJKQ6&sd=&stype=&rv=authority&start=1&count=10&contentid=1.003 and complete as instructed. Please note: you must register your interest via the South East Business Portal and/or directly by e-mail to: bridges@reading.gov.uk, quoting Contract Reference Number WKC051, if you intend to submit a tender; we will acknowledge receipt. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. If your organisation has not registered an expression of interest we will not be able to send you any amendments to the ITT documents, or send you responses to requests for ITT clarification from other potential candidates. You are advised to register your interest in this opportunity if you wish to be automatically supplied with any supplementary information. Any further information, such as ITT clarification questions and responses will be uploaded to the South East Business Portal. The ITT documents will be available for download from the South East Business Portal 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, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. The closing date and time for receipt of the tender is Friday 10 April 2015 at 12:00 noon. Tenders must be completed and submitted in hard copy and returned to the address stated at 11. using the tender return label provided. In addition to the hard copy required tenderers must also provide an electronic version of their ITT submission on an encrypted memory stick (USB). Reading Borough Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender subsequently received and 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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=137017467

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae90a0c-abdf-4671-9012-f3beef2fa801 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2015 - 27 Jul 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | READING |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221200 - Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45221211 - Underpass
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae90a0c-abdf-4671-9012-f3beef2fa801

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae90a0c-abdf-4671-9012-f3beef2fa801
  19th March 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.businessportal.southeastiep.gov.uk/sece/opportunity.nsf/fcontent?ReadForm&requesttype=viewcontract&region=REG-UATA-79EMAL&authority=ORG-DNWA-7BSKBT&docid=OS-DNWA-9UJKQ6&sd=&stype=&rv=authority&start=1&count=10&contentid=1.003
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=137017467

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