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title: "Abernant Tunnel Concept Design"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046a3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-29"
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# Abernant Tunnel Concept Design

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046a3a

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Abernant Tunnel Concept Design Project, under the industry category of design consultancy services. The procurement, located in Merthyr Tydfil, UKL15, was initiated through an open procedure and has now reached the Award stage, following a comprehensive tender process. The contract, valued at £226,801.18 GBP, was signed on 30th July 2024. The process was open to electronic submissions and the final bids varied between £87,393 and £594,950 GBP. Key award criteria included methodology, programme, project team quality, and price considerations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in engineering design, surveying, and ground investigation services. With a focus on the refurbishment of Abernant Tunnel to potentially create an Active Travel Route, it opens avenues for companies with expertise in infrastructure, environmental consulting, and project management. Small and medium enterprises, as well as larger firms like Atkins, who have already been selected as the supplier, could greatly benefit from engaging in this project, which is expected to extend up to 31st March 2025 if renewed.

## Notice

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Abernant Tunnel Concept Design Project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Abernant Tunnel Concept Design Project.

Renewal: Contract can be extended up to 31st March 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027609-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £226,801 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF47 8AN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027609-2024
- 24 May 2024 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016420-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0347

## Provenance

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