--- title: "Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02badf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02badf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02badf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02badf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Firepool Development, Taunton: Drainage and Levels Works Buyer: SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02badf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02badf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02badf.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Firepool Development in Taunton, overseen by Somerset West and Taunton Council, is currently active. It encompasses a drainage and levels works contract valued at £3,500,000. This tender, classified under civil engineering works, is part of a larger initiative to prepare the Firepool site for development, which includes significant site clearance and infrastructure works. The tender is being conducted via an open procurement method, with the tender period scheduled to close on 25 February 2022. The project aims to address both flood risk and essential service diversions, enhancing utilities and accessibility within the site. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, construction, and infrastructure development. Companies that have experience in large-scale site remediation, drainage installation, and flood prevention measures would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the comprehensive nature of the works, involvement from multiple contractors may be necessary, allowing smaller enterprises to engage in specific aspects of the project, thereby facilitating equitable business growth opportunities within the region. ## Notice The Works comprise the design and construction of the primary infrastructure and bulk earthworks to facilitate the development of the Firepool site in Taunton in accordance with the drawings, specifications and documents set out at Appendix A. The Works are being procured as a Traditional Construction package and as such design work has been completed ahead of the tender package issue. The proposed development of the Firepool site requires some significant preparation of the site to remove obstacles, including demolition work, sewer diversions, ground contamination remediation, and construction of serviced platforms and principle drainage infrastructure. The Enabling Works package seeks to undertake the site wide clearance and groundworks to facilitate future parcel development on the site. The works are set to include: Demolition of the existing Auction House building and associated hardstandings Diversion of existing public surface water and combined sewer assets within the site Site clearance of above ground obstructions and remnants of previous site development Bulk earthworks to raise the site levels for flood protection and to provide platforms for future parcels Construction of new primary foul and surface water drainage infrastructure to service the site including a new outfall to the River Tone Delivery of a new flood relief culvert to pass overland flows through the raised site Diversion of existing utilities affected by the works Reinstatement of a combined footway/cycleway through the site Re-securing of the site with existing fencing and supplemental fencing Construction of a temporary surface to the Firepool car park after re-levelling ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Works comprise the design and construction of the primary infrastructure and bulk earthworks to facilitate the development of the Firepool site in Taunton in accordance with the drawings, specifications and documents set out at Appendix A. The Works are being procured as a Traditional Construction package and as such design work has been completed ahead of the tender package issue. The proposed development of the Firepool site requires some significant preparation of the site to remove obstacles, including demolition work, sewer diversions, ground contamination remediation, and construction of serviced platforms and principle drainage infrastructure. The Enabling Works package seeks to undertake the site wide clearance and groundworks to facilitate future parcel development on the site. The works are set to include: Demolition of the existing Auction House building and associated hardstandings Diversion of existing public surface water and combined sewer assets within the site Site clearance of above ground obstructions and remnants of previous site development Bulk earthworks to raise the site levels for flood protection and to provide platforms for future parcels Construction of new primary foul and surface water drainage infrastructure to service the site including a new outfall to the River Tone Delivery of a new flood relief culvert to pass overland flows through the raised site Diversion of existing utilities affected by the works Reinstatement of a combined footway/cycleway through the site Re-securing of the site with existing fencing and supplemental fencing Construction of a temporary surface to the Firepool car park after re-levelling ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031641-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOMERSET WEST AND TAUNTON COUNCIL | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 1HE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031641-2021 - 11 Jun 2021 at 09:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013164-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=bd674e75-445f-ec11-8110-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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