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title: "RSCT T1 Optimisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040fa0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY LIMITED"
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# RSCT T1 Optimisation

Buyer: THE MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040fa0

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## Summary

The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Limited has issued a tender titled "RSCT T1 Optimisation" in the works category. This project aims to enhance the Royal Seaforth Container Terminal located at the Port of Liverpool by converting the yard to Automated Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (ARMGs) to increase capacity and productivity, while reducing the footprint. The tender has a value of £50,000,000 with a contract period of 360 days. The deadline for submissions is 20th November 2023.

This tender opportunity by The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Limited could benefit construction companies and engineering firms looking to undertake infrastructure projects. The project involves constructing infrastructure for twelve gantry cranes, enhancing electrical and road infrastructure, and other related works. Businesses with experience in construction, electrical engineering, and infrastructure development would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method for this tender is a selective procedure with a prior call for competition.

## Notice

The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company Limited owns and operates the Port of Liverpool. The Royal Seaforth Container Terminal (RSCT), Terminal 1 (T1) is located within the Port of Liverpool and handles container vessels and ro-ro facilities. RSCT is reaching its capacity and in order to allow for further growth and reduce health and safety risks, a project has been launched to densify the yard. By converting the yard to Automated Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (ARMGs) the capacity for RSCT can be increased, with the associated footprint for the yard being significantly reduced. The aim of the project is to create future increased capacity, productivity and provide opportunities to attract additional revenue whilst improving health and safety performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The opportunity is to appoint a suitable qualified and competent Contractor on a design and build basis to undertake the CDM Principal Designer and Principal Contractor for the upcoming project. The scope is summarised but not limited to : Construct all infrastructure as necessary to serve twelve gantry cranes including: - Install crane rails and container bases - Reconfigure and enhancement of electrical infrastructure within the terminal - Construct below ground ductwork routes - Construct new roadway infrastructure - Install mains water routes to serve fire hydrant infrastructure - Construct new engineering workshop building - Reconfigure below ground drainage infrastructure - Install IT, comms and CCTV to suit reconfigured terminal - Ground preparation and foundation works, including piling where required The procurement of the gantry cranes themselves is the subject of a separate competition (Notice reference: 2023/S 000-029707).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031784-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031784-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74387&B=PEELPORTS
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/91299
- https://www.peelports.com

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