--- title: "MRT Highways Works A33 Highways Works Reading ( Phase 4b)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c73db12d-1634-4a22-99e2-56aedc6ff2b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c73db12d-1634-4a22-99e2-56aedc6ff2b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c73db12d-1634-4a22-99e2-56aedc6ff2b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c73db12d-1634-4a22-99e2-56aedc6ff2b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-05" --- # MRT Highways Works A33 Highways Works Reading ( Phase 4b) Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c73db12d-1634-4a22-99e2-56aedc6ff2b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c73db12d-1634-4a22-99e2-56aedc6ff2b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c73db12d-1634-4a22-99e2-56aedc6ff2b0.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the MRT Highways Works A33 Highways Works Reading (Phase 4b) is being conducted by the Reading Borough Council, based in Reading, Berkshire. This project involves significant road construction works, including carriageway widening for a new Mass Rapid Transport bus lane, drainage modifications, street lighting upgrades, and traffic signal works. The tender was published on 5th December 2019 and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 17th January 2020. The total value of the contract is estimated at £3,600,000, and it falls under the category of works in the road construction industry. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in civil engineering, road construction, and transportation. Companies with expertise in site preparation, drainage, and traffic signal installations are particularly suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolios and foster relationships with local authorities, contributing to infrastructure development in Reading and potentially gaining further contracts in the future. ## Notice Carriageway widening works to accommodate a new Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) bus lane and associated and proposed footway / cycleways on the A33 in Reading. Works include but is not limited to steel sheet pile retaining structures, road construction, alterations to the surface water drainage, street lighting, traffic signals, statutory utilities diversions, road restraint systems and a new northbound bus stop lay-by. The Works also cover Traffic Signal upgrade works at the A33 Island Road Junction and A33 Bennet Road Junction. The works also include the relocation of a northbound bus lane (from the right lane to the left lane) and the addition of a southbound bus stop on the A33 near the M4 Junction 11 (Little Lea). Additional information: Organisations interested in expressing an interest in this procurement should download the procurement documents which are available on the Council's e-tendering system at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home and complete as instructed. The Portal is free of charge - to register please follow the supplier registration guidance which is available on the Portal. Contractors wishing to be considered for this tendering opportunity must complete the tender documents and return them electronically via the Council's e-tendering portal. Please note: you must register your interest via the Council's e-tendering portal if you intend to submit a tender. Interested parties must log onto the Council's e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc, to express an interest and download the procurement documents. All communications regarding this procurement exercise will be conducted through the Council's e-tendering portal including requests for clarifications or general enquiries. The procurement documents will be available for download up until the closing time and date for tender submissions, it is the organisation's responsibility to ensure that they download the documents in ample time to ensure that they can be completed and returned electronically, along with supporting documents, prior to the closing time and date stipulated. Before completing the tender, potential providers/suppliers should ensure that the e-mail address that has been used to register their organisation will be checked regularly as the Council's e-tendering system will generate automatic notifications to this e-mail address when there are updates, changes or messages sent relating to the project. Potential bidders should also check that their organisation's details are correct and kept up to date. Technical questions and assistance regarding the use and operation of the Portal should be addressed to the In-Tend Help Desk - e-mail: support@in-tend.co.uk, telephone number +44 8442728810. Applications should be made through the Intend RBC Approved Portal Intend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fe0c2e-7b75-44ca-a067-6946c02671bb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 27 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,600,000 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKSHIRE | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44212400 - Piling - 44212410 - Sheet piling - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads - 45233110 - Motorway construction works - 45233120 - Road construction works - 45233130 - Construction work for highways - 45233140 - Roadworks - 45233200 - Various surface works - 45233210 - Surface work for highways - 45233290 - Installation of road signs - 45233294 - Installation of road signals - 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths ## Release History - 5 Dec 2019 at 13:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fe0c2e-7b75-44ca-a067-6946c02671bb - 5 Dec 2019 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fe0c2e-7b75-44ca-a067-6946c02671bb - 5 Dec 2019 at 13:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fe0c2e-7b75-44ca-a067-6946c02671bb - 5 Dec 2019 at 13:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fe0c2e-7b75-44ca-a067-6946c02671bb - 5 Dec 2019 at 11:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fe0c2e-7b75-44ca-a067-6946c02671bb - 5 Dec 2019 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fe0c2e-7b75-44ca-a067-6946c02671bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fe0c2e-7b75-44ca-a067-6946c02671bb 5th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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