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title: "Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028e8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028e8c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract is being undertaken by Suffolk County Council, a regional authority based in Ipswich, Suffolk. The project falls under the construction works category, specifically related to bridge construction, and is located in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The procurement method is a "restricted procedure," and the c contract was signed on 13 January 2021, with a total value of £74,850,556. The tender stage is currently at the award phase and is active, with the successful contractor being responsible for completing detailed designs for various components of the crossing.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in infrastructure and civil engineering. Companies that provide materials, construction services, or have expertise in building bridges will find this tender particularly relevant. The inclusion of significant subcontracting highlights the potential for smaller local firms to participate, enabling them to collaborate with larger contractors like Farrans Construction, thereby expanding their operational reach and capabilities within the region.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council wish to award a contract for the build of the Lake Lothing Third Crossing in Lowestoft, Suffolk under the NEC4 ECC Option A form of contract with bespoke Z clauses. The new crossing will be a multi-span bridge which includes a rolling bascule opening section, a section which will span the existing East Suffolk Line on the North side of the lake. The new bridge will have a 12 metre air draft height which will enable smaller vessels to pass underneath without an opening. The new crossing of Lake Lothing will include footway/cycleways on both sides and a control tower inclusive of plant room. The Council will have completed the detailed design for the majority of the crossing with the exception being the MIECA. The mechanical design element will be completed to detailed design but the electrical and hydraulics for the bascule will be completed to scheme design. The successful contractor will be responsible for completing the detailed design of these elements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council undertook the procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 restricted procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001846-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,850,556 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARRANS CONSTRUCTION A TRADING DIVISION OF NORTHSTONE (NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001846-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:543507-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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