--- title: "The Upper Orwell Crossings ECI & Build" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-659ddc5b-aa89-489c-b1e9-4ef6807c8540" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-659ddc5b-aa89-489c-b1e9-4ef6807c8540" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-659ddc5b-aa89-489c-b1e9-4ef6807c8540.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-659ddc5b-aa89-489c-b1e9-4ef6807c8540.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2019-02-19" --- # The Upper Orwell Crossings ECI & Build Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-659ddc5b-aa89-489c-b1e9-4ef6807c8540 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-659ddc5b-aa89-489c-b1e9-4ef6807c8540) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-659ddc5b-aa89-489c-b1e9-4ef6807c8540.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to "The Upper Orwell Crossings ECI & Build," a significant infrastructure project led by Suffolk Sourcing, located in Ipswich, UK. This project involves the construction of three major bridges intended for diverse road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. The current stage of the process is complete, with the contract awarded on 29th June 2018. The total value of the project is estimated at £90 million, and it falls under the construction services category. The contract period spans from 2nd January 2019 to 31st December 2023, following a competitive procedure with negotiation as the procurement method. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in bridge construction and design services. Companies with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects and a strong understanding of NEC contracts will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities. The significant financial scale and the long-term nature of the contract provide a chance for suppliers to establish ongoing business relationships within the public sector, supporting growth in a competitive market. ## Notice The Upper Orwell Crossings project is a major bridges infrastructure project located in the centre of Ipswich. The Project includes three bridges under an NEC4 ECC with Option X22 Contract for ECI to target cost with build: Crossing A: A new road crossing to the south of the Wet Dock Island, which would connect the east and west banks. This crossing will be for all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians as a single carriageway bridge between the A137 Wherstead Road and C26 Holywells Road, spanning the River Orwell. Crossing B: A new road crossing of the New Cut, which will connect the west bank to the Wet Dock Island. This crossing would be for all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians as a single carriageway bridge between Felaw St and the Island Site. Crossing C: An improved crossing utilising a refurbished swing bridge over the Prince Philip Lock, which will connect the east bank to the Wet Dock Island. This crossing would be for cyclists and pedestrians only The SQ Submission is due back 12 Midday 29th June 2018 Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1afd223-8039-4f62-aa0d-369f46ae8cfd | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jun 2018 | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THIS CONTRACT WAS NOT AWARDED TO A SUPPLIER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 44212100 - Bridge - 45000000 - Construction work - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways - 45221110 - Bridge construction work - 45221111 - Road bridge construction work - 71322300 - Bridge-design services - 71500000 - Construction-related services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2019 at 15:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1afd223-8039-4f62-aa0d-369f46ae8cfd - 29 Jan 2019 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1afd223-8039-4f62-aa0d-369f46ae8cfd - 29 May 2018 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e1ae210-fd3a-4662-9b7b-5d8e00c8f296 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1afd223-8039-4f62-aa0d-369f46ae8cfd 19th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e1ae210-fd3a-4662-9b7b-5d8e00c8f296 29th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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