--- title: "Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c0c46e5-d893-4073-ba84-e3f89f46047c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c0c46e5-d893-4073-ba84-e3f89f46047c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c0c46e5-d893-4073-ba84-e3f89f46047c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c0c46e5-d893-4073-ba84-e3f89f46047c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works Buyer: SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c0c46e5-d893-4073-ba84-e3f89f46047c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c0c46e5-d893-4073-ba84-e3f89f46047c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c0c46e5-d893-4073-ba84-e3f89f46047c.json) ## Summary The Somerset West and Taunton Council is currently seeking bids for the "Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works" project, which falls under the civil engineering category. This procurement is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 25 February 2022. The contract, valued at £350,000, involves significant works required to prepare the Firepool site in Taunton, UK, including demolition and drainage infrastructure construction. The anticipated contract period is from 29 March 2022 to 6 February 2023. This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in civil engineering, construction, and environmental remediation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project may require subcontracting for specific tasks like earthworks and utility diversions. Companies focused on demolition, drainage systems, and general construction are particularly suitable to compete for this contract, as they will have the expertise to handle the extensive groundwork and infrastructure needed for the site development. ## Notice The Works comprise the design and construction of the primary infrastructure and bulk earthworks to facilitate the development of the Firepool site in Taunton in accordance with the drawings, specifications and documents set out at Appendix A. The Works are being procured as a Traditional Construction package and as such design work has been completed ahead of the tender package issue. The proposed development of the Firepool site requires some significant preparation of the site to remove obstacles, including demolition work, sewer diversions, ground contamination remediation, and construction of serviced platforms and principle drainage infrastructure. The Enabling Works package seeks to undertake the site wide clearance and groundworks to facilitate future parcel development on the site. The works are set to include: Demolition of the existing Auction House building and associated hardstandings Diversion of existing public surface water and combined sewer assets within the site Site clearance of above ground obstructions and remnants of previous site development Bulk earthworks to raise the site levels for flood protection and to provide platforms for future parcels Construction of new primary foul and surface water drainage infrastructure to service the site including a new outfall to the River Tone Delivery of a new flood relief culvert to pass overland flows through the raised site Diversion of existing utilities affected by the works Reinstatement of a combined footway/cycleway through the site Re-securing of the site with existing fencing and supplemental fencing Construction of a temporary surface to the Firepool car park after re-levelling ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9728dee-7e8a-4967-bf48-334bcd0b4770 | | 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 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2022 - 6 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | 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 | SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 1HE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9728dee-7e8a-4967-bf48-334bcd0b4770 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9728dee-7e8a-4967-bf48-334bcd0b4770 17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bd674e75-445f-ec11-8110-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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