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title: "Carlisle Southern Link Road"
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# Carlisle Southern Link Road

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f59697fa-a6c6-41ab-a7e6-b628b1f097df

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## Summary

The Carlisle Southern Link Road project, initiated by Cumbria County Council, is currently in the award stage. The contract, classified under construction works, has a total estimated value of £75 million and is based in Carlisle, England. The two-stage procurement process employs an open procedure, with expressions of interest for tender submissions accepted until 15 September 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 22 January 2021 and run until 31 May 2024.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for construction and engineering firms, particularly those capable of design and build operations, to engage in significant infrastructure development. Businesses specialising in road construction, project management, and civil engineering will find this project suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing their potential for growth through collaboration or subcontracting initiatives, especially given the scale of the project involving multiple roundabouts and bridges.

## Notice

Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the- chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN479761) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you. The Council are seeking to appoint a lead Principal (CDM 2015) Design & Build Contractor to provide all necessary Design & Engineering, Labour, Equipment, Plant & Materials to undertake all works associated with the delivery of the Carlisle Southern Link Road (CSLR). The CSLR will connect Junction 42 of the M6 with the A595 and will connect with Carlisle Northern Development route from the A595 to Junction 44 of the M6. The CSLR is an 8km road (60mph) which will include four new roundabouts, five cycle bridges and four road bridges and a cycle path along the northern side along its full length. Two of the bridges will cross Network Rail assets (West Coast Main Line and Cumbrian Coast Line) with one of these bridges also crossing the River Caldew. This opportunity is split into two stages. The estimated value of the Stage 1 contract is PS2M to PS4M. There is no guarantee that the Contractor will be appointed to deliver stage two.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6d6a2b-fc6f-47ba-be8f-a1cc6ff4c818 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,588,840 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 19 May 2021 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6d6a2b-fc6f-47ba-be8f-a1cc6ff4c818
- 14 Aug 2020 at 14:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6a8467-f125-45c7-a9aa-449cf1c48141

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f6d6a2b-fc6f-47ba-be8f-a1cc6ff4c818
  19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6a8467-f125-45c7-a9aa-449cf1c48141
  14th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

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