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Prior Information Notice

NEX24/25 North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation

  • First published: 26 April 2024
  • Last modified: 26 April 2024

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04552e
Published by:
Nexus
Authority ID:
AA59193
Publication date:
26 April 2024
Deadline date:
08 August 2024
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Nexus requires a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor, experienced in marine environment construction who will be responsible for the design, consents and construction of various elements related to the North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation project. This includes the construction of a new ferry landing, associated works on the existing Western Quay to enable public access and utility routing, extension of the existing Fish Quay's Protection Jetty and removal of all existing redundant structures at the old ferry landing.

Full notice text

Periodic indicative notice – utilities

This notice is a periodic indicative notice only

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Nexus

33 St James' Blvd

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE14AX

UK

Contact person: Julie Warnett

Telephone: +44 7879667318

E-mail: tenders@nexus.org.uk

NUTS: UKC22

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.nexus.org.uk

I.3) Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:

https://www.nepo.org


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.6) Main activity

Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

NEX24/25 North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation

II.1.2) Main CPV code

45200000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

Nexus requires a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor, experienced in marine environment construction who will be responsible for the design, consents and construction of various elements related to the North Shields Ferry Landing Relocation project. This includes the construction of a new ferry landing, associated works on the existing Western Quay to enable public access and utility routing, extension of the existing Fish Quay's Protection Jetty and removal of all existing redundant structures at the old ferry landing.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKC

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The contractor will be required to:

a) Conduct full design responsibilities, including studies, investigations, modelling and calculations to inform the design process.

b) Obtain any further necessary consents, licenses, permissions and leases from relevant authorities including liaison with consenting authorities, application submissions and compliance with consent conditions.

c) Develop detailed design information and construction method statements, subject to review and approval by the Project Manager and Engineer.

d) Take full responsibility for the content and preparation of all consent submissions, including fees and charges.

e) Execute all construction activities required to complete the project according to the Scope outlined in the Client's Requirements documents.

f) Commit to social value contract conditions, manage public consultation and maintain positive stakeholder relations with all interested parties.

g) Ensure resources are available to provide Nexus with any required details to support the grant funding conditions for the development.

h) Ensure the recently approved outline planning consent conditions are discharged.

Contract Strategy

A single stage procurement will be undertaken via the issuance of an Invitation to Tender (ITT). The form of contract will be a NEC4 Option C (Target Cost with Activity Schedule) including a reasonable Gain/Pain share mechanism. The contract will also include Z Clause amendments to ensure suitable risk apportionment between the parties.

Ground Investigation/Planning Position

Nexus have carried out the Ground Investigation for the Western Quay which is the new location for the Ferry Landing and jetty extension. The report from this investigation will be issued as part of the Invitation to Tender. The client has obtained planning permission for the outline design. This approval signifies that the project aligns with local regulations and land-use policies. The client has also secured an MMO license, which is essential for any marine-related activities.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

27/06/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for the receipt of applications for an invitation to tender or to negotiate/Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date: 08/08/2024

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

25/04/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Construction and Real Estate
45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Construction work

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
tenders@nexus.org.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

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