---
title: "Abernant Tunnel Concept Design"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-141670"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-29"
---

# Abernant Tunnel Concept Design

Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-141670

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## Summary

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has completed the award stage for the Abernant Tunnel Concept Design Project. This contract, falling under the industry category of General public services, focuses on concept design and investigative work for the refurbishment of the Abernant Tunnel to create an Active Travel Route. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, saw Atkins being awarded the contract worth £226,801.18 on 30 July 2024. The project's key activities will take place in the UKL15 region, with various survey and consultancy work relevant to tunnel refurbishment included in the scope of services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in engineering, design, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure development sectors. Firms with expertise in tunnel design, air quality management, and feasibility studies will find this project particularly aligned with their services. Atkins, a large-scale supplier, clinched the contract, highlighting the potential for large engineering firms to secure similar contracts. Organisations with the capability to offer comprehensive surveys, risk assessments, and development plans will be well-suited to compete for such tenders and leverage this experience for future business growth in public infrastructure projects.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141670 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 30 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141670
- 24 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141670

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478942
  Abernant Tunnel Concept Design - The Client requires a concept design and investigative work that considers the refurbishment of Abernant Tunnel for the purpose of creating an Active Travel Route
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG489484
  Abernant Tunnel Concept Design - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Abernant Tunnel Concept Design Project.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-141670
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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