Published date: 24 January 2024

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 9 February 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45200000

Location of contract

SS2 6FA

Procurement reference

SOSBC001-DN706455-43963618

Published date

24 January 2024

Closing date

9 February 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Market engagement exercise to inform and engage with potential contractors and to gain realistic and practical information relating to the ability of the market to provide deliver the scope of the works by 31st March 2025. This exercise is to inform the forthcoming tender opportunity for the landside port construction contract at Leigh Port, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend to seek to identify potential contractors who can provide the required construction works in terms of suitable experience and who have the capacity to undertake the works from Summer 2024 with a potential completion date of the end of March 2025.

How Can your Organisation Get Involved?

The Council wants to ensure that any procurement and contract award relating to the provision of these construction services is done so with as much consideration to market research as possible. The Council views this as a critical factor in delivering its aspirations in an informed manner and for ensuring the construction project achieves value for public money within the required timeframe. The dual purpose of this document is to seek engagement with potential contractors that have experience in Civil works and availability to work from Summer 2024 with a potential completion date of the end of March 2025.

Potential Contractors are therefore invited to complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire - Leigh Port which is available on the Council"s e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS2 6EL
United Kingdom

Email

procurementops@southend.gov.uk

Website

http://www.southend.gov.uk/