---
title: "Port of Liverpool - Terminal 1 (T1) Railhead"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03842d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY"
published: "2023-01-27"
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# Port of Liverpool - Terminal 1 (T1) Railhead

Buyer: THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03842d

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## Summary

The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company is seeking a principle designer and principle contractor to upgrade Terminal 1 (T1) Railhead at the Port of Liverpool. The project aims to facilitate a shift from road to rail to manage increased container throughput due to Terminal 2 redevelopment and support net zero carbon emission goals. The tender, valued at £12,000,000, is in the selective procurement stage with a tender deadline on 16th February 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in railway construction works to compete for the design and build project. The procurement process at the Port of Liverpool involves extending rail tracks and yards, diverting roads, expanding storage capacity for containers, surfacing and drainage works, and upgrading lighting and data systems. Businesses specialising in infrastructure development and rail construction are well-suited to leverage this tender for potential growth and collaboration with The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company.

## Notice

Peel Ports are looking for a principle designer and principle contractor (PDPC) to upgrade the Terminal 1 Railhead at the Port of Liverpool. The aim of the project is to facilitate a shift from road to rail to manage the increased throughput of containers in the port due to the re-development of Terminal 2 (Liverpool2) and to aid Peel Ports' net zero carbon emission goals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The full scope of work is set out in the tender documentation, however the scope associated with this opportunity is summarised below but not limited to :- (a) Design and build project to carry out efficiency upgrades to the T1 Railhead (b) Creation of 800m of an efficient load / off load railhead that can take standard lengths trains in increased numbers per day (c) Extend 3 number rail tracks and rail yard from 400m to 800m (d) Divert 400m of existing perimeter road (e) Provide additional storage capacity for containers (f) Surfacing and drainage works (g) Upgrade lighting and data in the area

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002701-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY |
| Additional buyers | THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY LTD |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L21 1LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Church |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
- 45234100 - Railway construction works

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 21:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002701-2023
- 14 Nov 2022 at 14:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032213-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=59571&B=PEELPORTS
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91299
- https://www.peelports.com

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