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title: "Highways & Public Realm Improvement Works (Quality Corridors) - Blackpool Town Centre (Caunce Street, Cookson Street & Dickson Road)"
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# Highways & Public Realm Improvement Works (Quality Corridors) - Blackpool Town Centre (Caunce Street, Cookson Street & Dickson Road)

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1dc0d4d-80b9-46b0-bc53-34e45954d50c

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## Summary

Blackpool Council is undertaking the "Highways & Public Realm Improvement Works (Quality Corridors)" project in Blackpool Town Centre, specifically focusing on Caunce Street, Cookson Street, and Dickson Road. The procurement process is currently active, and it follows an open procurement method, inviting contractors to submit their bids by 16th October 2017. The anticipated start date for the contract is 13th November 2017, with an expected completion by 30th April 2018. The total project value is estimated at £2.5 million.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction, particularly those dealing with highways and public realm improvement projects. Businesses that can demonstrate their ability to meet the contract requirements and offer competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this opportunity could lead to future contracts and strengthen supplier relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 13th November 2017 to 1st June 2018 (subject to contract review and budget availability).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df53a30f-2805-48e5-a3c1-2817904b8309 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,587,592 |
| 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 | GEORGE COX & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2017 at 15:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df53a30f-2805-48e5-a3c1-2817904b8309
- 22 Sep 2017 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df53a30f-2805-48e5-a3c1-2817904b8309

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df53a30f-2805-48e5-a3c1-2817904b8309
  22nd September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ab156d4c-ad9f-e711-80e6-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to advertisement for this opportunity

## Notice URLs

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

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