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title: "Submerged Arc Option on Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040e84"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-24"
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# Submerged Arc Option on Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040e84

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council is looking to appoint a Contractor for the Submerged Arc Option on Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway project. This involves undertaking sub-arc welding operations on the tramway system, with a contract term anticipated to start in February 2024 and not exceeding 12 weeks. The tender falls under the works category with an active status, and the tender period ends on 24th November 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses well-versed in welding operations to compete for the contract. It aims to create a technical proposal for welding operations on the historic Blackpool & Fleetwood tramway system. The contract has quality and social value criteria for evaluation, with the tender submission method being electronic. Businesses with expertise in welding and works related to tramway systems are well-suited to participate in this tender.

## Notice

Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to develop a technical proposal to undertake sub-arc welding operations on the Blackpool & Fleetwood tramway system. Applications to Blackpool Council should include an indicative programme of works, a schedule of rates and an offer price. To minimise service disruption, it is anticipated that the contract term will commence in February and be undertaken between the hours of 23:30 - 05:30. It is anticipated that work will commence in February 2024, the Council will finalise the Contract duration with the successful bidder however, it is anticipated that work will not take longer than 12 weeks dependent upon weather constraints.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway is the only remaining first generation tramway in the United Kingdom, having remained in constant operation since it first opened in 1885. The current network extends for 18.2Km along the Fylde coastline from Starr Gate terminus at the southern end of the alignment to Fleetwood Ferry in the north. Blackpool & Fleetwood Tramway is owned by Blackpool Council (BC) and operated under licence by Blackpool Transport Services (BTS). Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to develop a technical proposal to undertake sub-arc welding operations on the Blackpool & Fleetwood tramway system. Applications to Blackpool Council should include an indicative programme of works, a schedule of rates and an offer price. To minimise service disruption, it is anticipated that the contract term will commence in February and be undertaken between the hours of 23:30 - 05:30. It is anticipated that work will commence in February 2024, the Council will finalise the Contract duration with the successful bidder however, it is anticipated that work will not take longer than 12 weeks dependent upon weather constraints.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031325-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262680 - Welding

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2023 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031325-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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