Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall, Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
Contact
Sarah Allonby
sallonby@worcestershire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG12 - Worcestershire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Tenders/Current
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
PL0160 Redditch Station Replacement Construction Contract
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to initiate a market engagement exercise for the procurement of a 2-stage design and build project at Redditch Station. Worcestershire County Council (‘the Council’) are promoting and delivering a redevelopment of Redditch Railway Station and its environs.The Redditch Station project aims to create an integrated multi-modal transport interchange as a modern attractive gateway bringing together the Railway Quarter and Town Centre as one seamless place for visitors and residents and maximising the town’s benefits as the final destination on the Cross-City railway from Birmingham.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45213321 - Railway station construction work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG12 - Worcestershire
Main site or place of performance
Worcestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
REDDITCH STATION PROJECT 2 STAGE DESIGN AND BUILD MARKET ENGAGEMENT PIN INFORMATION1. Project descriptionWorcestershire County Council (‘the Council’) are promoting and delivering a redevelopment of Redditch Railway Station and its environs.The Redditch Station project aims to create an integrated multi-modal transport interchange as a modern attractive gateway bringing together the Railway Quarter and Town Centre as one seamless place for visitors and residents and maximising the town’s benefits as the final destination on the Cross-City railway from Birmingham. This is to be achieved by the following objectives: a) Create a modern attractive gateway and customer experience for commuters and visitors b) Create a multi-modal interchange with accessibility for all users c) Enhance station amenities and accessibility sufficient to meet Redditch's 1.1 million trips p.a. and allow for 8-22% passenger growth between 2020 and 2035 d) Greater connection between Redditch town centre and the Railway Quarter for all e) Create safe and secure environment for all users public and staff f) Create a sustainable and green environment and reduce carbon consumption g) Support the regeneration and future development of land within the Redditch Railway Quarter. This procurement project scope consists of the following key components: a) Demolition of existing station building structureb) Installation and removal of temporary rail operation facilities, revenue protection and operator accommodation.c) Development of a multi-modal transport interchange, considering rail, bus, taxi, drop off/pick up, cycle and pedestrian access with facilities for cycle parking. d) Redevelopment of station car park (no net change of spaces) to facilitate improved access and drop off/pick up. e) Construction of new 2 storey station building – upper level provides access direct to Unicorn Hill and public realm. Lower level access to platform and car parking. f) Provision on new staff accommodation and public facilities – waiting room, toilets, retailg) Creation of new Public Realm area in front of station as a green environment connecting to the Redditch Town centre Towns Fund Public Realm scheme. h) Highways modifications across Unicorn Hill, creating an upgraded crossing and access to the existing bus interchange to the Kingfisher Centre. i) Works to adjacent public house and Victorian terraces j) Passive provision for future phases. Project LocationThe site is located in Redditch town centre, in the north-east of Worcestershire county and 12miles south of Birmingham. We are seeking expressions of interest and inviting interested parties to complete and return the questionnaire which will inform our procurement strategy
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 March 2023
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: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note that any tenderer for this project must hold a Network Rail Principal Contractors Licence (NR PCL), only NR PCL approved contractors should reply.