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title: "Construction of Substation - Nene Waterfront, Wisbech"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e35247de-dab3-4755-9fca-cd09acf4f366"
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buyer: "FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Construction of Substation - Nene Waterfront, Wisbech

Buyer: FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e35247de-dab3-4755-9fca-cd09acf4f366

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## Summary

The Fenland District Council has initiated a tender process for the construction of a substation at Nene Waterfront, Wisbech. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with key dates including the expression of interest window ending on the 22nd June 2023 and the tender return date set for the 30th June 2023 at 17:00hrs. This opportunity falls under the construction works industry category and is located in England. The tender has been advertised as an open procedure with a contract period starting on the 3rd July 2023 and ending on the 30th December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for contractors with previous experience in similar works to bid for the construction of the substation. Businesses specialised in construction works, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure and electricity projects, are well-suited to compete for this tender. With a value of £160,000 in GBP and a focus on SME suitability, this tender aims to create business growth opportunities for contractors within the region.

## Notice

Planning permission has been gained for the substation site. It is intended that an ICP IDNO will be appointed to provide electricity infrastructure and connections for the development site. The substation will be built to their specification TBC on appointment of ICP IDNO We expect the works to include: Minimal site clearance, construction of the substation plinth, brick walls, concrete roof slab, louvred doors and windows and railings around the plinth to ICP IDNO specification, we have provided UKPN drawing as example of the likely works required along with the substation planning application drawings. Construct the ramp up to the substation plinth. Excavate trench and backfill a trench for ICP IDNO cables from the substation plinth, through the Boathouse Carpark to the UKPN point of connection on Chase Street. Contractors need to be able to demonstrate previous experience in similar works. Expression of interest window ends 22nd June 2023. Tender Return date 30th June 2023 17:00hrs Tender documents available immediately from advert date via link to proactis portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485db0b0-aa46-4f70-b0ba-e0466ee779f2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARCH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE15 8NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Fenland |
| Electoral ward | March North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 17:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485db0b0-aa46-4f70-b0ba-e0466ee779f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/485db0b0-aa46-4f70-b0ba-e0466ee779f2
  1st June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6d180bcb-9a00-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.fenland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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