--- title: "Sunderland Riverside Enabling Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50336ca4-61eb-418f-b014-d59effb3405c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50336ca4-61eb-418f-b014-d59effb3405c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50336ca4-61eb-418f-b014-d59effb3405c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50336ca4-61eb-418f-b014-d59effb3405c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2024-09-04" --- # Sunderland Riverside Enabling Works Buyer: CITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50336ca4-61eb-418f-b014-d59effb3405c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50336ca4-61eb-418f-b014-d59effb3405c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50336ca4-61eb-418f-b014-d59effb3405c.json) ## Summary The City of Sunderland has issued a tender for the "Sunderland Riverside Enabling Works" project, focusing on preparing a site for construction. This entails demolishing existing infrastructure, backfilling with crushed aggregates for natural drainage and levelling, and constructing minor structures such as bulk earthworks, contiguous piled walls, and gabion basket walls. The open procurement process, which supersedes the earlier "Crown Works Studio Enabling Works" title, is active and classified under CPV code 45111000 (demolition, site preparation, and clearance work). Located in the North East UK, the tendering process concludes on 20 September 2024, with work starting on 4 November 2024 and finishing on 22 August 2025. The project is expected to cost £15,000,000, and the open procedure ensures that the opportunity is above threshold and publicly advertised. This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the construction and site preparation sectors. Businesses specialising in demolition, earthworks, and minor structural works will find this an attractive bid due to the prepared site requirement. The open procedure increases the chances for smaller enterprises to compete effectively, making it pertinent for companies looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects. Those equipped to meet the technical and logistical demands of large-scale site preparation will be well-suited to compete, ensuring robust involvement from diverse market participants. Sunderland City Council, the contracting authority, encourages SMEs but does not specify suitability for various community and social enterprises (VCSEs), streamlining focus for relevant businesses. ## Notice Site to be made 'shovel ready' for construction works, which will involve the demolition of the existing infrastructure on the site and backfilling the site with crushed aggregates to provide levels and natural drainage. There is the construction of some minor structures as part of the required works. Bulk Earthworks (including taking up existing concrete slabs) Contiguous Piled Walls including Piling Mats Gabion Basket Walls Additional information: Please note that the name of the project has changed from 'Crown Works Studio Enabling Works' to 'Sunderland Riverside Enabling Works'. This is to remain consistent with the name of the project in our funding application. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d5eec7-7392-4b76-ac09-3ec393813909 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 15 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 22 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | CITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work ## Release History - 4 Sep 2024 at 08:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d5eec7-7392-4b76-ac09-3ec393813909 - 30 Jul 2024 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d5eec7-7392-4b76-ac09-3ec393813909 - 30 Jul 2024 at 10:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b8d66b-16da-42dd-b8f4-b3021b8d3993 - 25 Jun 2024 at 16:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b8d66b-16da-42dd-b8f4-b3021b8d3993 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d5eec7-7392-4b76-ac09-3ec393813909 4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b8d66b-16da-42dd-b8f4-b3021b8d3993 30th July 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.open-uk.org/ You will need to create an account on Open in order to access and bid for public sector opportunities issued by Sunderland City Council. 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