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title: "Kirby Close Subway Decommissioning Tender, Swindon"
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# Kirby Close Subway Decommissioning Tender, Swindon

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fca8346d-4e47-449c-baec-7efc0e3b40d5

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Kirby Close Subway Decommissioning Tender" located in Swindon, England. The proposed project involves the decommissioning of the subway at Kirby Close and the construction of a new Toucan crossing along with associated works such as resurfacing the carriageway and traffic management. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract period set from 10th January 2022 to 18th March 2022. Tenders must have been submitted by 29th October 2021, with a project value estimated between £350,000 and £390,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing all eligible suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialising in civil engineering, traffic management, and road construction. Businesses equipped to handle large-scale infrastructure projects, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver comprehensive construction works, will find this project aligned with their capabilities. Those involved in ancillary services such as site safety installations, street lighting, and drainage improvements may also benefit from this tender, enhancing their market presence and fostering business growth through collaboration with local authorities like Swindon Borough Council.

## Notice

Kirby Close Subway Decommissioning, Swindon Swindon Borough Council (the Employer and Contracting Authority), wishes to submit to tender the requirements for the provision of decommissioning of the subway at Kirby Close / Donnington Grove (Queens Drive) along with the construction of a new signalised Toucan Crossing on Queens Drive, to provide a new crossing facility to replace the closed subway. Works also include resurfacing of the carriageway in approaches to the crossing and and provision of traffic management. The activities (detailed in the respective specifications/drawings) include: * Site Clearance * Safety Systems Installation * Subway decommissioning * Staggered Toucan Crossing construction. * Pavement construction / resurfacing * Street Lighting and Traffic Signals installation and associated Civils * Drainage Improvements * Road markings * Provision of traffic management proposals and on site (inc. necessary advance signage/diversions). Full details regarding the decommissioning and traffic signal installation works can be found within the respective works packages/specifications included within this project webpage as attachments. The initial contract term will be for 10 weeks as stated in the ITT documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via Messaging in ProContract by Friday 22nd October 2021, 1200 hrs noon UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be issued on the ProContract tender portal. Therefore it is the Contractor's responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than Friday 29th October 2021, 1200 hrs noon UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ In the event of difficulties downloading tender documents, please refer to the named contacts Josephine Prunty / Elizabeth Obiora at hppd@swindon.gov.uk. Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder, however, Supplying the South West Portal (www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN572543 We would encourage you to click on the 'Register interest' button to help the Council monitor the level of interest in this opportunity and ensure you are notified of any further document uploads and clarifications. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1094a9-0950-41c5-a8af-369d36734d48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2022 - 16 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £542,130 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNIGHTS BROWN CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1094a9-0950-41c5-a8af-369d36734d48
- 28 Sep 2021 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2cc7ef-84e6-48e4-8eca-ed1b035137a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1094a9-0950-41c5-a8af-369d36734d48
  4th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e2cc7ef-84e6-48e4-8eca-ed1b035137a3
  28th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=64dbd72d-2f20-ec11-810e-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  To register your interest in this opportunity and obtain any additional information and documentation please login or register (for free) at:

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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