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title: "Extension of the Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway from North Pier to North Station"
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# Extension of the Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway from North Pier to North Station

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fcd933a-aa26-42f6-be05-b8d2ce657c1b

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council has issued a tender for the "Extension of the Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway from North Pier to North Station," focusing on tramway works in the North West of England. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £10,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2017 and will conclude on 1st April 2019. The deadline for bids was 24th April 2017, and the procurement method was a selective negotiated procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in large construction projects, particularly those experienced in tramway construction and associated civil engineering works. Companies that specialise in infrastructure development, including track laying, electrical supply systems, and highway reconstruction, would be well-suited to compete for this project, given its complex requirements and substantial financial investment.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority wish to undertake an extension of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway from NorthPier to a terminus adjacent to Blackpool North Railway Station. Detailed design and construction of:- a) approx 550m of twin track, crossings, turnouts, drainage, ducts and trackbed, together with connections of the existing tramway track; b)tram stops; c)association highway works; d) the reconstruction of Talbot Square; e)the reconstruction of highway junctions; f) the OLE and associated electrical supply and control infrastructure; g) earthing and bonding. ("The Works")

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9779c3dc-f37d-4025-bee2-ef6b12409a27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2017 - 1 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN SISK & SON (HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45234121 - Tramway works

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2017 at 16:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9779c3dc-f37d-4025-bee2-ef6b12409a27
- 24 Mar 2017 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9779c3dc-f37d-4025-bee2-ef6b12409a27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9779c3dc-f37d-4025-bee2-ef6b12409a27
  24th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c9fd2f45-e30e-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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