--- title: "Newton Bar Junction Improvements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4a8fa34-517e-4ea0-ac99-f387d83b273e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4a8fa34-517e-4ea0-ac99-f387d83b273e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4a8fa34-517e-4ea0-ac99-f387d83b273e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4a8fa34-517e-4ea0-ac99-f387d83b273e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WAKEFIELD COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-11" --- # Newton Bar Junction Improvements Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4a8fa34-517e-4ea0-ac99-f387d83b273e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4a8fa34-517e-4ea0-ac99-f387d83b273e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4a8fa34-517e-4ea0-ac99-f387d83b273e.json) ## Summary Wakefield Council is currently undertaking the "Newton Bar Junction Improvements" project, which seeks to enhance the existing roundabout and approach roads at A650/A61 in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The project falls under the construction works sector, with a total value of £8,200,000. The tender was published on November 10, 2020, and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2021. The contract is expected to commence on July 23, 2021, and conclude by September 30, 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for construction and civil engineering firms focused on highway infrastructure, particularly those with experience in traffic management and pedestrian safety works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is set up to accommodate their inclusion. Potential bidders must prepare to engage in constructing intricate junction improvements, including signal installations and shared use pathways, making it ideal for companies proficient in both construction and civil works. ## Notice The scheme comprises a major junction improvement of the existing roundabout and approach roads around the A650/A61 at Newton Bar, Wakefield. It involves the construction of a new signalised 'hamburger' roundabout (enabling a one-way south bound link through the central island of the roundabout), upgrade of adjacent signal controlled junction, additional traffic lanes, the provision of a shared cycle/pedestrian footway, signalised pedestrian/cycle crossings and the extension of the existing bus/cycle lane along the A61 Leeds Road corridor. Works include: -The reconfiguration of the A650 (north) arm of the Newton Bar roundabout junction and reallocation of lane usage to allow for two designated ahead lanes and a designated left turn lane for traffic travelling to the A61 Leeds Road (north) and A6194 Bar lane (east) -The provision of an additional two lane carriageway through the existing roundabout to allow for southbound movements from A650 north to A61 Leeds Road -The reconfiguration of the A61 Leeds Road (south) arm of the junction and reallocation of lane usage to include a three-lane entry for traffic travelling northbound onto the A61 Leeds Road (north) and eastbound onto Bar Lane (east) -The reconfiguration of A61 Leeds Road (south) to accommodate more direct access between the A650 (south) and A650 (north) arm of the junction. This includes a designated two-lane carriageway to the west of the junction for traffic travelling northbound onto the A650 (north) and ultimately the M1 -A lengthened bus and cycle lane on the A61 Leeds Road (south) arm of the junction that extends for an additional 90m -The relocation of the 'Leeds Road Newton Bar' bus stop which is currently positioned to the south of the Newton Bar car park -460m of new 3m wide shared footway/cycleway will be provided to the west of the A61 Leeds Road northbound. 982m of existing footway to the north and east of the A61 will be widened to 3.0m and designated for shared footway/cycleway -Provision of signal controlled toucan crossings and designated footways/cycleways across all arms of the reconfigured Newton Bar roundabout -Realignment and upgrade of the signalised junction at Bradford Road/A61 Leeds Road, including crossing points -Landscaping to include tree planting and grass seeding -New drainage and attenuation tanks -Associated infrastructure and earthworks Additional information: The tender documents are available for interested suppliers to download from the YORtender system (www.yortender.co.uk) using reference DN505821. Bidders are required to register on this site in order to access the documentation Please use the messaging function on YORtender to raise any questions relating to this scheme. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a556ac6-fd6f-4c02-ab16-4719ff81d484 | | 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 | 11 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jul 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,200,000 | | 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF1 2EB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wakefield North | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads - 45233130 - Construction work for highways - 45233131 - Construction work for elevated highways - 45233139 - Highway maintenance work - 45233210 - Surface work for highways - 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths - 45233310 - Foundation work for highways ## Release History - 11 Dec 2020 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a556ac6-fd6f-4c02-ab16-4719ff81d484 - 10 Nov 2020 at 18:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb6c02e-4a1b-46c3-9e2c-1c4b9ef5257f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a556ac6-fd6f-4c02-ab16-4719ff81d484 11th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb6c02e-4a1b-46c3-9e2c-1c4b9ef5257f 10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/default.htm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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