Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract

A Contract Award Notice
by SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
30.5 month (est.)
Value
£68M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
29 Jan 2021
Delivery
15 Jun 2020 to 31 Dec 2022 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

Description

Suffolk County Council wish to award a contract for the build of the Lake Lothing Third Crossing in Lowestoft, Suffolk under the NEC4 ECC Option A form of contract with bespoke Z clauses. The new crossing will be a multi-span bridge which includes a rolling bascule opening section, a section which will span the existing East Suffolk Line on the North side of the lake. The new bridge will have a 12 metre air draft height which will enable smaller vessels to pass underneath without an opening. The new crossing of Lake Lothing will include footway/cycleways on both sides and a control tower inclusive of plant room. The Council will have completed the detailed design for the majority of the crossing with the exception being the MIECA. The mechanical design element will be completed to detailed design but the electrical and hydraulics for the bascule will be completed to scheme design. The successful contractor will be responsible for completing the detailed design of these elements.

Total Quantity or Scope

Suffolk County Council undertook the procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 restricted procedure.

Award Detail

1 Farrans Construction A Trading Division of Northstone NI (Belfast)
  • Lake Lothing Third Crossing Build Contract
  • Reference: cd1160-2
  • Num offers: 2
  • Value: £74,850,556
  • Subcontracting opportunities are expected.

Award Criteria

Quality 40.0
PRICE 60.0

CPV Codes

  • 45221100 - Construction work for bridges

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Suffolk County Council reserves the right to procure repeat requirements of a similar nature without a further call for competition pursuant to Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

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