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title: "Preston Western Distributor Road & North West Preston East West Link Road"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b69c1a5a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Preston Western Distributor Road & North West Preston East West Link Road

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b69c1a5a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Preston Western Distributor Road & North West Preston East West Link Road was managed by Lancashire County Council, which aimed to develop key transportation infrastructure in the North West region of England. The project was categorised under works, specifically focusing on construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads. The tender, initiated on 25th August 2015, had an open procurement method, allowing participation from various suppliers. The tender period closed on 22nd September 2015, and the contract period started on 10th November 2015, culminating in completion by 14th February 2020. The awarded contract had a total value of £110 million, with Costain as the successful supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in construction and civil engineering, particularly those specialising in highway and infrastructure projects. Companies with capabilities in engineering, construction management, and design would be well-positioned to participate in similar future projects. With Lancashire County Council as the contracting authority, partnerships or collaborations with established firms like Costain could also enhance competitive advantages in upcoming tenders for infrastructural developments across the region.

## Notice

Phase 1 Development to Planning Application Phase 2 Development of Design and a Target Cost Phase 3 Engineering and Construction of the Completion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3c5a36-9d64-44b1-9aa9-7b3a8c377d7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2016 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COSTAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2017 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3c5a36-9d64-44b1-9aa9-7b3a8c377d7b
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a281572-be79-4d51-a012-ade2e6631cd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3c5a36-9d64-44b1-9aa9-7b3a8c377d7b
  20th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a281572-be79-4d51-a012-ade2e6631cd0
  25th August 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders.aspx
  To apply please select this link

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