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title: "Market Engagement: Zouch Bridge Replacement or Refurbushment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0344b6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-09"
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# Market Engagement: Zouch Bridge Replacement or Refurbushment

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0344b6

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## Summary

The Leicestershire County Council is initiating a market engagement process titled "Market Engagement: Zouch Bridge Replacement or Refurbishment". This tender falls under the construction works sector, specifically focused on bridge construction. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a communication planned for October 1, 2022. The council is considering both replacement and refurbishment options for the Zouch Bridge, which is strategically important for transport infrastructure and regional connectivity between Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. The estimated project value is £5,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in bridge construction and refurbishment. Companies in civil engineering and those with a strong background in transport infrastructure projects would be well-suited to engage in this process. By responding to this market engagement, potential contractors can showcase their capabilities and understand the specific needs of Leicestershire County Council, positioning themselves for future procurement opportunities related to the Zouch Bridge project.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council would like to engage with the market in relation to options concerning Zouch Bridge. The purpose of this exercise is to gauge market's interest and to investigate potential options. Interested contactors are invited to complete a short questionnaire in response to this exercise. The document including further background and the questionnaire itself is available via EastMidsTenders e-tendering portal (log in required, free registration). Please note that at this stage this is a market engagement exercise only. Responding to this document does not advantage or disadvantage any contractor in any possible future procurement process. No contractor selection or contractor preference is implied. Please disregard value at II.1.5. Estimated total value. This is a mandatory field, however, we appreciate that the value would be dependent on the option selected for the future contract. Please also disregard date at II.3. Estimated date of publication of contract notice. This is a mandatory field, however, the procurement approach has not been confirmed yet.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Zouch Bridge was built in 1930. It forms part of the A6006 which is strategically important in terms of transport infrastructure, the strategic road network, and the regional economy. It links Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire by crossing the River Soar between the villages of Hathern in Charnwood, and Zouch in the Rushcliffe Borough. The Council is currently considering both replacement and refurbishment option for the bridge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015889-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221110 - Bridge construction work
- 45221111 - Road bridge construction work

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2022 at 13:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015889-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e44ce6c1-f3e7-ec11-8115-005056b64545
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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