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title: "Tunnelling Technical Support for the works to Design and Construct the Kingsway Tunnel Drainage Replacement Service Tunnels"
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# Tunnelling Technical Support for the works to Design and Construct the Kingsway Tunnel Drainage Replacement Service Tunnels

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-529efe9b-77a0-4aff-a799-337e87c7386f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Merseytravel, based in Liverpool, seeking a qualified Tunnelling Engineering Consultant for the "Tunnelling Technical Support for the works to Design and Construct the Kingsway Tunnel Drainage Replacement Service Tunnels". This project falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. The tender was awarded on 3rd February 2020, with a contract period beginning on 4th February 2020 and concluding on 31st July 2020. The total value of the contract is £87,666. The procurement method used was an open procedure, highlighting the organisation's commitment to attracting a wide array of competitive bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tunnelling engineering and project management, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the qualifications. Companies with expertise in construction and engineering services, especially those with experience in drainage systems and tunnel construction, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their portfolio and visibility in the industry, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships within Merseytravel's ongoing projects.

## Notice

The Merseytravel is seeking to employ a suitably qualified Tunnelling Engineering Consultant to provide engineering and project management support for the works to Design and Construct the Kingsway Tunnels Drainage Replacement Service Tunnels. The works are within the Kingsway Tunnels and Promenade Vent Station. 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 suitably qualified Tunnelling Engineering Consultant on Lot 1 Tunnels Engineering Consultancy of the Merseytravel Consultancy Services Multiparty Framework 2019 - 2023 to provide engineering and project management support required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b0a245-4226-48e0-bdd8-431e5e27816a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,666 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2020 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b0a245-4226-48e0-bdd8-431e5e27816a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b0a245-4226-48e0-bdd8-431e5e27816a
  26th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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