Planning

Gravity Ring Road

  • Agratas Limited

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-003729

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04dba4

Published 4 February 2025, 5:19pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Agratas Limited

18 Grosvenor Place

London

SW1X 7HS

Contact

Stephen Clayton

Email

stephen.clayton@agratas.net

Telephone

+44 2033753344

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKI - London

Companies House

15069959

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.agratas.net

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://turnerandtownsend-prep.bravosolution.com/web/login.html

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Manufacture of batteries and accumulators

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Manufacture of batteries and accumulators


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Gravity Ring Road

Reference number

tender_445

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45233122 - Ring road construction work

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

Agratas Limited is proposing to build a new ring road to facilitate access to the new battery manufacturing facility on the site. This will include construction of roundabouts to provide access, culverts and foundations, surface water drainage systems inclusive of a master rhyne, street furniture, signage, lighting and landscaping. The ground works will consist of preloading and band drains to achieve early settlement.

Agratas Limited are leading on the development of this scheme and will be the contracting entity; the scheme may be funded by Enterprise funding through Somerset Council and as such this will be following the public contract regulations.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £60,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34922100 - Road markings
  • 34928470 - Signage
  • 34929000 - Highway materials
  • 44113810 - Surface dressing
  • 45000000 - Construction work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK23 - Somerset
Main site or place of performance

UKK23

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The procurement strategy for the proposed Gravity Ring Road Phase 1 is to develop a tender list after a PQQ process, based on the available RIBA Stage 3 design. The Invitation to Tender is proposed to be based on RIBA Stage 3 Design, and selected tenders will be invited to submit a final price (Best and Final Offer stage) based on RIBA Stage 4 design.

The proposed form of contract will be the NEC Option C. Phase 2 and 3 works maybe be negotiated with the appointed contractor for Phase 1 based on RIBA Stage 4 design. Note these phases may be delivered individually.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

25 February 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The intention is for this to be "Competitive procedure with negotiation"

We will be hosting a "Market Engagement Session" as follows:

The timing for the session is: 14.00 to 16.30 on 25th February 2025 to be held at: the 37 Sports & Social Club, Woolavington Road, Puriton Bridgewater TA7 8AD.

Attendance will be limited to two personnel per company. Please confirm the names of your proposed personnel who will be attending. (Note: this is a in-person session and will not be available on Teams)

Please contact: Steve Clayton for registration for the "Market Engagement Session".

Telephone: 07386 744127

Email: Stephen.clayton@agratas.net

Post the "Market Engagement Session" all subsequent PQQ and ITT documents will be available within the Turner & Townsend E-Tender Platform:

https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com/web/login.html