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title: "Grays South Urban Design"
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# Grays South Urban Design

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba97aebd-16d2-40af-8090-1139f5f4e49c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Grays South Urban Design" is being conducted by Thurrock Council in the design consultancy services sector. The tender is currently active and was published on 1st February 2018, with a submission deadline set for 9th March 2018. This procurement follows a selective method under a restricted procedure, and the contract duration is expected to begin on 1st June 2018 and conclude on 31st May 2021. The project is centred around enhancing the town centre of Grays, Essex, specifically focusing on creating a high-quality public realm alongside a new pedestrian underpass in collaboration with Network Rail.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in urban design and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering coordinated urban design projects, particularly involving public spaces and infrastructure, would be well-positioned to compete. The nature of the project may also attract businesses with experience in collaborative efforts with local councils and transport authorities, making it an excellent avenue for growth within the community-focused sector.

## Notice

The Council's requirement under this Contract is to appoint a team of consultants to provide a co-ordinated approach to: o An urban design guide for the town centre o A concept urban design for the creation of a high quality public realm based around a new pedestrian underpass that is to be created in partnership with Network Rail under the rail line in High Street Grays and associated public squares and development plots. o Detailed urban design based on the concept design Additional information: Applications must be submitted through the In-Tend portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7ab253-81b0-46be-9fb1-59e42a8e4f00 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2018 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7ab253-81b0-46be-9fb1-59e42a8e4f00
- 5 Mar 2018 at 15:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7ab253-81b0-46be-9fb1-59e42a8e4f00
- 1 Feb 2018 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7ab253-81b0-46be-9fb1-59e42a8e4f00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc7ab253-81b0-46be-9fb1-59e42a8e4f00
  5th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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