--- title: "Wichelstowe Advanced Canal Eathworks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99fbda2f-18f6-432a-93e8-aa5cf52a9fc7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99fbda2f-18f6-432a-93e8-aa5cf52a9fc7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99fbda2f-18f6-432a-93e8-aa5cf52a9fc7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99fbda2f-18f6-432a-93e8-aa5cf52a9fc7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-21" --- # Wichelstowe Advanced Canal Eathworks Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99fbda2f-18f6-432a-93e8-aa5cf52a9fc7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99fbda2f-18f6-432a-93e8-aa5cf52a9fc7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99fbda2f-18f6-432a-93e8-aa5cf52a9fc7.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Wichelstowe Advanced Canal Earthworks project is being undertaken by Swindon Borough Council, aimed at enhancing the canal in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £250,000, is classified under 'Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts' and is currently at the tender stage. The tender is set to conclude on 14th August 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 26th August 2017 and be completed by 27th October 2017. Interested businesses should ensure they submit their responses by the specified deadline. This project presents a valuable opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in canal construction and earthworks. Businesses that are suitably qualified and possess relevant experience will find this tender appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to promote competition and inclusivity in the procurement process, thereby fostering business growth in the South West region. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of an advanced earthworks contract in relation to a section of canal at Wichelstowe, Swindon. Project Description: This advanced works contract will be to undertake the earthworks, dredging, channel profiling and canal re-lining to the northern section of the canal. To undertake these works the canal will need to be drained down for inspection and implementation. Contract Period: The contract will commence in late August 2017 and be completed by the start of November 2017. The relevant tender documents are included within this project webpage as attachments. Questionnaire/ Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 12:00 hours on 14th August 2017 If you require any clarifications on the tender documents please submit these in writing via e-mail, including the project name clearly in the e-mail title, to eleake@swindon.gov.uk by 8th August 2017. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded as attachments on the project webpage attachments section. Therefore it is the Contractor's responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications, as you will not be advised when updates have been made. In the event of difficulties downloading tender documents, please refer to the named contacts eleake@swindon.gov.uk. Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder, however, Supplying the South West Portal is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity bearing project ID: DN289379. We would encourage you to click on the 'Register interest' button to help the Council monitor the level of interest in this opportunity. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7bb1a8-7536-4e41-89f2-1494e82a0a97 | | 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 | 21 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Aug 2017 - 27 Oct 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts - 45247110 - Canal construction ## Release History - 21 Jul 2017 at 18:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7bb1a8-7536-4e41-89f2-1494e82a0a97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7bb1a8-7536-4e41-89f2-1494e82a0a97 21st July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=24650b6c-2f6e-e711-80e3-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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