Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other: Port authority

I.5) Main activity

Other: Port authority

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.2) Description

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

08/08/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

INFORMATION SOURCESABP’s overarching vision for its network of ports in South Wales – Swansea, Port Talbot, Barry, Cardiff and Newport can be found here:Associated British Ports | Future Ports: Wales Vision (abports.co.uk).Further information regarding Future Port Talbot can be found here:Associated British Ports | Future Ports: Port Talbot (abports.co.uk)Further information about the Port of Port Talbot can be found here:Associated British Ports – Port of Port TalbotFPT MARKET ENGAGEMENT DAYABP are currently arranging a supplier engagement day which is estimated to be held in mid-September, once finalised full details will follow.REQUIREMENTSThe programme is likely to include many different packages of work and services. A high-level indication is provided below. At this early design stage, the requirements below are indicative and may change as the design and requirements are developed.SITE CLEARANCEThe 11ha site will require the removal of inert and contaminated materials. The total estimated volume of the site level excavation are as follows: 113,000 m3 reduced level excavation; removal of approx. 90,000 m3 inert, 17,000 m3 non–hazardous, and 6,000 m3 hazardous material.To complete the ground preparation works a capping layer will be formed at a depth of 300mm to deliver a development platform enabling use of the site for hardstanding. The total volume of capping layer will be approximately 33,000 m3.All metrics provided are indicative at this early stage in the project to inform the scale of the works only, and are subject to change pending further investigation, survey and design works.NEW ROADThe work is expected to consist of construction of a new single carriageway road and remedial work to the existing carriageway.The works required will be the refurbishment and widening of approx. 1,000lm of existing carriageway and approx. 1,000lm of new single carriageway construction ; the total distance of road construction will be approximately 2,000 Im.SAND QUARRY RESTORATIONSite restoration of a former sand quarry comprising site clearance, excavation and other earthworks .The material removed is likely to include inert, contaminated non-hazardous and contaminated hazardous materials. The approximate volumes of this material are included within those stated for Site Clearance above. There will be approximately 237,000m3 of fill required utilising on site and imported material.As the programme develops and the design matures, further requirements are likely.HABITAT IMPROVEMENT WORKSHabitat works for ecological mitigation, including but not limited to the design and implementation of landscaping works.UTILITIES AND DRAINAGEEarthworks in connection with utilities and drainage.TIMELINEThe procurement of the requirements are likely to commence during Autumn 2024. The expected start date on site would then be during Q1 2025, with potential enabling works commencing Q4 2024.Work packageActivity Approximate DatesSite clearanceVegetation/ecology removal – Q2-3 2025Construction – Q3 2025 – Q1 2026New roadVegetation/ecology removal – Q2-3 2025Construction – Q3 2025 – Q1 2026Sand quarry restorationVegetation/ecology removal – Q2-3 2025Construction – Q3 2025 – Q3 2026Habitat Improvement WorksConstruction - Q4 2024 – Q2 2025Utilities and DrainageConstruction – Q2 2025 – Q1 2026PROCUREMENT PORTALABP will be using the In-Tend host e-tendering portal to issue future tender opportunities.https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/HomeProspective bidders should ensure that they register on the portal in readiness for when future opportunities are published.EXPRESSING AN INTERESTABP requests that interested parties initially record an interest on the Contracts Finder/ Find a Tender/ Sell2Wales site (where this PIN was originally published) and should ensure that they are registered for future notifications from the respective portal.In addition, we encourage interested parties to respond to the

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

08/08/2024