--- title: "Design consultancy services for the Mersey Tidal Power Project conceptual design." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03221c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03221c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03221c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03221c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINE AUTHORITY (LCRCA)" published: "2022-03-15" --- # Design consultancy services for the Mersey Tidal Power Project conceptual design. Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINE AUTHORITY (LCRCA) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03221c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03221c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03221c.json) ## Summary The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is currently conducting a public procurement process for "Design consultancy services for the Mersey Tidal Power Project conceptual design." This procurement falls under the engineering design services category, with an estimated value of £230,000. The tender is in the active phase, and companies have until 26 April 2022 at 11:00 to submit their proposals via the online platform, The Chest. Interested parties are expected to provide a comprehensive review and enhancement of the existing conceptual designs, ensuring construction methodology aligns with sustainability and cost-effectiveness. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering and design consultancy, particularly those with expertise in renewable energy projects and tidal power. Firms that can demonstrate a strong capability in risk assessment, construction methodology improvements, and cost management will be particularly well-suited to compete. This project not only supports the growth of the local economy but also positions successful bidders to play a vital role in advancing sustainable energy solutions in the Merseyside region. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement is to procure a Technical Advisor (TA) and Designer to advise on and further develop the conceptual design for a potential tidal range energy scheme in Merseyside. The current conceptual design was developed as elemental structures that can now be developed further to schematic design concept allowing review and development including overall design and spatial requirements, materials and embedded carbon, method of construction, construction risks as well as construction costs. The services will generally entail three parts; - reviewing the existing designs, construction methodology and the cost book; - recommending improvements with the aim of reducing construction risks, identifying design gaps and improving construction cost estimates; - updating the design package including, the drawings, 3D models, bill of materials, construction programme and cost book. Full details of the opportunity are provided in the Tender documents via www.the-chest.org.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this procurement is to procure a Technical Advisor (TA) and Designer to advise on and further develop the conceptual design for a potential tidal range energy scheme in Merseyside. The current conceptual design was developed as elemental structures that can now be developed further to schematic design concept allowing review and development including overall design and spatial requirements, materials and embedded carbon, method of construction, construction risks as well as construction costs. The services will generally entail three parts; - reviewing the existing designs, construction methodology and the cost book; - recommending improvements with the aim of reducing construction risks, identifying design gaps and improving construction cost estimates; - updating the design package including, the drawings, 3D models, bill of materials, construction programme and cost book. Full details of the opportunity are provided in the Tender documents via www.the-chest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007042-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £230,000 | | Lots value | £230,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINE AUTHORITY (LCRCA) | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2022 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007042-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=5cbac878-3875-ec11-8110-005056b64545 - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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