The Upper Orwell Crossings ECI & Build
Details
- Supplier(s)
- This contract was not awarded to a supplier
- Value
- £82,500,000
- Duration
- 6 years
- Topic
- Bridge
- Published
- 19 February 2019
- Source
- ContractsFinder
Tender description
The Upper Orwell Crossings project is a major bridges infrastructure project located in the centre of Ipswich. The Project includes three bridges under an NEC4 ECC with Option X22 Contract for ECI to target cost with build: Crossing A: A new road crossing to the south of the Wet Dock Island, which would connect the east and west banks. This crossing will be for all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians as a single carriageway bridge between the A137 Wherstead Road and C26 Holywells Road, spanning the River Orwell. Crossing B: A new road crossing of the New Cut, which will connect the west bank to the Wet Dock Island. This crossing would be for all road users, including cyclists and pedestrians as a single carriageway bridge between Felaw St and the Island Site. Crossing C: An improved crossing utilising a refurbished swing bridge over the Prince Philip Lock, which will connect the east bank to the Wet Dock Island. This crossing would be for cyclists and pedestrians only The SQ Submission is due back 12 Midday 29th June 2018
Timeline
- Completed: Award date29 June 2018
- Completed: Award published19 February 2019Current notice
- Completed: Contract expiry date31 December 2023
About the buyer
Suffolk County Council is a local authority procuring under the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers find and bid for its opportunities through Suffolk Sourcing, a portal it has shared with Suffolk's district and borough councils since 2010. Many contracts are let through frameworks, pre-approved supplier lists awarded competitively or, where permitted, by direct award. Dynamic purchasing systems cover Adult and Community Learning and Passenger Transport Services, open to new suppliers at any time. From April 2026, suppliers awarded below-threshold contracts must register on the Central Digital Platform. Suppliers are also expected to add value to the local economy, the Suffolk pound.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Suffolk County Council's contract awards have been in transport services, education and training and health and social work.
Relevant CPV codes
- 44212100 · Bridge
- 45000000 · Construction work
- 45220000 · Engineering works and construction works
- 45221000 · Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45221110 · Bridge construction work
- 45221111 · Road bridge construction work
- 71322300 · Bridge-design services
- 71500000 · Construction-related services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@suffolk-county-council.gov |
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