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title: "Mersey Tidal Power- Marine Civil Design Technical Advisor"
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# Mersey Tidal Power- Marine Civil Design Technical Advisor

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c68a4f3c-8599-4a4c-ba44-4f04c5505f7c

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has completed the procurement process for a technical advisor for the Mersey Tidal Power project, specifically focusing on marine civil design. The contract, worth £84,315, was awarded to Mott MacDonald Ltd on 29th June 2020, following an open procurement method. The main deliverables include an innovative civil cost model applicable to various tidal range energy projects. This project was executed under the architectural and engineering services industry category, primarily based in the North West of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2020 to 24th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in civil engineering consultancy and innovative marine design. Companies with a proven track record in reducing project costs through advanced engineering techniques would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the project's focus on innovative design and cost-effective solutions, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders that reflect the growing need for sustainable energy solutions in the region.

## Notice

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking to procure a technical advisor to look at how the civil design of three potential tidal range energy projects of varying sizes can be improved to reduce costs. The advisor is expected to have a strong track record in marine civil design and innovation with experience in state-of-the-art civil design and construction techniques with a view to driving down costs. The primary marine civil components which will be considered are marine embankments/breakwaters, turbine and sluice caissons, powerhouse and locks. It is expected that cost estimates will be supported by contractors where appropriate. The main deliverable from this work will be an innovative civil cost model which can be applied to varying scheme options. The work will be desk based and is expected to take 2 months to complete from contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b3dda4-bd2e-4107-833e-9ce2005d24e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 24 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,315 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,315 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2020 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b3dda4-bd2e-4107-833e-9ce2005d24e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b3dda4-bd2e-4107-833e-9ce2005d24e2
  14th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

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