--- title: "Marine Ground Investigation Works - Tipner West Regeneration Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d605c4ee-de5a-476c-95ab-f28c94a2546b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d605c4ee-de5a-476c-95ab-f28c94a2546b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d605c4ee-de5a-476c-95ab-f28c94a2546b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d605c4ee-de5a-476c-95ab-f28c94a2546b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-17" --- # Marine Ground Investigation Works - Tipner West Regeneration Project Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d605c4ee-de5a-476c-95ab-f28c94a2546b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d605c4ee-de5a-476c-95ab-f28c94a2546b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d605c4ee-de5a-476c-95ab-f28c94a2546b.json) ## Summary Portsmouth City Council is seeking tenders for the Marine Ground Investigation Works as part of the Tipner West Regeneration Project, with an estimated contract value of approximately £3 million. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 18th December 2020 at 12 PM, and the contract award scheduled for 26th January 2021. The works will take place across Tipner Lake, Porchester Lake, and Horsea Island, Portsmouth, with the operational period constrained by environmental factors, allowing works to commence from mid to late March 2021 and concluding by mid-May 2021. This contract is being offered under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (2015), though it is below the statutory threshold, promoting transparency and competition. This opportunity is well-suited for construction firms, particularly those specialising in marine engineering and ground investigation works. The requirements for flexibility regarding the project timeline are likely to benefit established contractors who are adept at adapting to changing circumstances. Interested businesses should ensure they can meet the strict deadlines for tender submission and have the capability to comply with required regulations during the contracted works period, providing a potential pathway for growth through successful engagement in public procurement projects. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council' - is seeking tenders to appoint a Principal Contractor to undertake a specialist marine Ground Investigation (GI) works within Tipner Lake / Porchester Lake, Tipner West and Horsea Island, Portsmouth in order to progress the Tipner West Regeneration Project. The Principal Designer role will be undertaken by Savills Plc. The estimated value of the contract is approx. ?3M and will be let on a single stage re-measurable ICE Specification for Ground Investigation Second Edition with Bill of Quantities prepared by the Site Investigation Steering Group for all Works The deadline for tender submission is 18th December 2020 at 12pm with award of contract following on 26th January 2021. The works period is significantly constrained by bird migration and breeding patterns meaning that works may only commence from mid / late March 2021 and must be complete by mid May 2021. However it should be noted that this works period may be subject to review and a such the Council will require flexibility from the appointed contractor in the event that these dates need to be moved forward or backwards. The contract will be let in general accordance with the Open Procedure as defined within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). However, as the contract in question is a works contract with an estimated value which falls below the relevant current statutory threshold it should be noted that publication of this OJEU Contract Notice is in the interests of promoting transparency, equality of opportunity and competition and as such does not place any legal obligations on the part of the Council in respect of adherence to the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) beyond the general provisions set out for below threshold contracts. The procurement process will be undertaken following the summary programme set out below: o Issue of tender - 17.11.20 o Site visits - Upon request but no later than 23:59 04.12.20 o Deadline for requests for clarification - 23:59 09.12.20 o Tender return - 12:00 18.12.20 o Tender interviews (if required) - 06.01.21 and 07.01.21 o Award decision notification - 15.01.21 o Voluntary standstill period end - 25.01.21 o Contract award - 26.01.21 Application is via completed tender submission by the deadline stated above via the Council's e-sourcing system which will be used to administrate the procurement process. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - INSERT THE NAME OF THE PROJECT. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f22a9e-33e7-4f99-95b8-c2803be1983a | | 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 | 17 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 14 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work ## Release History - 17 Nov 2020 at 20:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f22a9e-33e7-4f99-95b8-c2803be1983a - 17 Nov 2020 at 20:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f22a9e-33e7-4f99-95b8-c2803be1983a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3f22a9e-33e7-4f99-95b8-c2803be1983a 17th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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