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title: "Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract - AWARD"
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# Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract - AWARD

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7a05b77-a963-4697-9fe2-6c88831616f1

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is awarding the Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract, a significant project in the construction industry located in Lowestoft, Suffolk. This contract is related to bridge construction work, specifically a multi-span bridge featuring a rolling bascule opening section. The tender process employed was a selective method with a restricted procedure, and the contract is valued at approximately £68 million, scheduled for completion between 15 June 2020 and 31 December 2022. The award date was 20 January 2021, marking the conclusion of the procurement stage.

This procurement contract presents substantial opportunities for large construction firms specialising in bridge and civil engineering projects. Businesses with expertise in complex infrastructure works, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke design elements, will find this tender particularly appealing. The involvement in such a large-scale construction project can enable suppliers to expand their portfolios and showcase their capabilities in delivering innovative engineering solutions.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council wish to award a contract for the build of the Lake Lothing Third Crossing in Lowestoft, Suffolk under the NEC4 ECC Option A form of contract with bespoke Z clauses. The new crossing will be a multi-span bridge which includes a rolling bascule opening section, a section which will span the existing East Suffolk Line on the North side of the lake. The new bridge will have a 12 metre air draft height which will enable smaller vessels to pass underneath without an opening. The new crossing of Lake Lothing will include footway/cycleways on both sides and a control tower inclusive of plant room. The Council will have completed the Detailed Design for the majority of the crossing with the exception being the MIECA. The mechanical design element will be completed to Detailed Design but the electrical and hydraulics for the bascule will be completed to Scheme Design. The successful contractor will be responsible for completing the Detailed Design of these elements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd89a427-2f32-4299-b527-4592d5731408 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,043,292 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARRANS CONSTRUCTION TRADING AS A DIVISION OF NORTHSTONE (NI) LT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221110 - Bridge construction work
- 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
- 45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2021 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd89a427-2f32-4299-b527-4592d5731408

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd89a427-2f32-4299-b527-4592d5731408
  20th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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