--- title: "12660 - 110 Lodge Underpass Infilling - Soft Market Test" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0511fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0511fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511fb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ST.HELENS COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-13" --- # 12660 - 110 Lodge Underpass Infilling - Soft Market Test Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0511fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0511fb.json) ## Summary St. Helens Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Sale, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "12660 - 110 Lodge Underpass Infilling - Soft Market Test". The project falls under the construction work industry category, aimed at infilling a redundant concrete underpass supporting the A580 East Lancs over a disused rail line. The procurement involves works including traffic management, managing access restrictions, and incorporating a fauna tunnel. The planning phase requires interested bidders to express their interest via "The Chest" by 6th June 2025. This soft market test is a preliminary step to gather insights from potential suppliers regarding the project's specifications. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for construction companies with expertise in infrastructure projects and traffic management. Businesses experienced in handling complex projects with statutory undertaker apparatus and access limitations will find this engagement beneficial for broadening their portfolio. The invitation to the soft market test provides a platform for companies to showcase their capabilities, engage with St. Helens Council, and potentially influence the procurement process while opening avenues for further collaboration. ## Notice Please Note: This is not a call for competition. 110 Lodge Underpass is a redundant reinforced concrete underpass that supports the A580 East Lancs over a disused rail line (now removed). The structure is reaching the end of its service life and so the Council has currently commissioned the design for the infilling of the underpass using foamed concrete. Please see attached documentation for full details (you will need to express your interest in order to access the Soft Market Test documentation) The Soft Market Test is intended to allow interested organisations with relevant experience to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or the Council. Stage 1 - Interested suppliers are required to complete the following company information form and a short questionnaire. Suppliers who complete and return the questionnaire may be invited to meet with Council representatives to discuss its requirements. If Suppliers have any questions about this soft market test, such questions should be submitted to the Council using the messaging facility within the opportunity advertised on The Chest. A copy of the question and a copy of the written reply may be circulated to all Suppliers, with anonymity of the Supplier preserved. Suppliers must not raise questions through any other channels, including emails direct to the Council or to STAR Procurement. No questions will be responded to, other than those raised through The Chest as described above ### Planning Information Description of works: 110 Lodge Underpass is a redundant reinforced concrete underpass that supports the A580 East Lancs over a disused rail line (now removed). The structure is reaching the end of its service life and so the Council has currently commissioned the design for the infilling of the underpass using foamed concrete. Due to access limitations, it is anticipated that the lane closures will be deployed on the highway above and the lightweight concrete will be pumped into the void below via the elevations. The elevations will also be backfilled with earthworks and suitable landscaping planted to match the surroundings. Spare ducting and a Fauna Tunnel will be provided. The successful contractor will need to consider the following: • Traffic management requirements – The works are located on a busy dual carriageway with a 60mph speed limit in close proximity to junction 23 of the M6. • Statutory Undertakers Apparatus – There are a number of sensitive services in the vicinity of the works running both above and beneath the structure. • Access restrictions – Access to the underside of the structure is via a narrow track at the foot of the south embankment, suitable for small construction vehicles only. This Soft Market Test requires any interested bidders to express their interest (to be submitted on The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk under Ref No:DN774495 ) Once this expression has been done, there is a Soft Market Testing document to be completed and returned to St Helens (again via The Chest) by Friday 06 June 2025 at 12:00pm. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020838-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 13 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL | | Locality | SALE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M33 7ZF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Sale Central | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 13 May 2025 at 12:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020838-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020838-2025 13th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.sthelens.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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