Planning

NAC/5179 B714 Upgrading Construction (Market Engagement)

  • North Ayrshire Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-007733

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-044764

Published 11 March 2024, 4:07pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

North Ayrshire Council

Cunninghame House, Friars Croft

Irvine

KA12 8EE

Email

jenniblair@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1294310000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00337

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

NAC/5179 B714 Upgrading Construction (Market Engagement)

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

North Ayrshire Council seek to appoint a contractor to complete works to upgrade the B714. The proposed scheme is an infrastructure improvement of the B714, primarily between Girthill Farm (located midway along the B714, between the Sharphill roundabout on the A78 and Dalry) and a new roundabout on Kilwinning Road to the north-west of the existing Hillend roundabout.

The scheme consists of

- Online and offline corridor improvements along the existing B714 route comprising mostly of single lane carriageway

- Embankment construction including cut and fill

- Construction of a new roundabout tie-in on an existing single carriageway

- Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDs) network, which will control rainfall runoff from the route

- Working with adjacent agricultural landowner and associated accommodation works and access

Works are currently estimated to commence in April 2025 with completion in October 2026.

The restricted process will be used for this requirement.

Bidders will be required to have a minimum yearly “specific” turnover of (34,666,666) GBP for the last 3 years in the business area covered by the contract.

Bidders are required to provide a minimum of 2 examples of works contracts carried out in the past 5 years that demonstrates they have the relevant experience to deliver the supplies described in the Contract Notice. The supplies must be of a similar value, size and scope. Unsatisfactory experience will result in exclusion from the tender process.

Bidders must also provide 2 satisfactory references for the same 2 contracts on the reference templates provided. References must be completed and signed by previous customers for contracts of a similar value, size and scope. If any of the referees score the bidder less than 2 the bidder will be excluded from the tender process.

The form of contract will be New Engineering Contract (NEC) – NEC4 ECC Option A.

The tender validity period for this tender will be 180 days.

Further information on the requirements of the project can be found in the attached documents.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45233130 - Construction work for highways
  • 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM93 - East Ayrshire and North Ayrshire mainland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NAC wish to engage with the market to discuss works that are required to upgrade the B714. The intention of this process is to engage with with contractors to discuss the project. The feedback from the market engagement process will inform the contract strategy for proceeding to the tender of the works.

NAC invite contractors to complete the Early Supplier Engagement Form using the following link. Forms should be emailed by 12/04/24

https://forms.office.com/e/MSEtLuQEx5

NAC also intend to hold an in-person Supplier Engagement Day w/c 22/04/24 to allow interested parties an opportunity to meet with NAC to discuss the project. Interested bidders should note their interest using the Early Supplier Engagement Form.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

6 May 2024


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

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=760033.

(SC Ref:760033)