Published date: 24 November 2015
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Contract summary
Industry
Engineering design services - 71320000
Location of contract
East Midlands
Value of contract
£160,000 to £180,000
Procurement reference
CF1V3-20151124-00000203
Published date
24 November 2015
Closing date
5 January 2016
Contract start date
14 March 2016
Contract end date
14 September 2016
Contract type
Service contract
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Leicester City Council (the Authority) invites Tenders for the provision of consultancy services to provide a full package of engineering design drawings for the roads within the THI area.
The proposed Contract will be for 26 weeks and it is anticipated to be awarded to a single Supplier.
The objectives of the project are to respect and reinforce the historic character of the area by:
? The use of appropriate materials in terms of quality and price.
? Providing training opportunities in traditional materials and conservation skills.
? Retain/repairing surviving townscape elements.
? Calming traffic through the use of specific materials rather than through a plethora of signs, as highlighted in Appendices 2 & 3.
? Careful use of materials to complement the surrounding areas such as the Cathedral, its environs and Jubilee Square.
It is envisaged that works during the lifetime of the THI project will bring the following benefits to Greyfriars Old Town:
? Enhance identity and civic pride.
? Attract more visitors.
? Increase income in the city centre.
? Help independent businesses and retailers.
? Create a safer city centre destination.
Please see the attached ITT document for a full and detailed specification.
All tenders must be uploaded via Due North and returned before the deadline of 12:00hrs (noon) on Tuesday 5th January 2016.
More information
Additional text
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Leicester City Council (the Authority) invites Tenders for the provision of consultancy services to provide a full package of engineering design drawings for the roads within the THI area.
The proposed Contract will be for 26 weeks and it is anticipated to be awarded to a single Supplier.
The objectives of the project are to respect and reinforce the historic character of the area by:
? The use of appropriate materials in terms of quality and price.
? Providing training opportunities in traditional materials and conservation skills.
? Retain/repairing surviving townscape elements.
? Calming traffic through the use of specific materials rather than through a plethora of signs, as highlighted in Appendices 2 & 3.
? Careful use of materials to complement the surrounding areas such as the Cathedral, its environs and Jubilee Square.
It is envisaged that works during the lifetime of the THI project will bring the following benefits to Greyfriars Old Town:
? Enhance identity and civic pride.
? Attract more visitors.
? Increase income in the city centre.
? Help independent businesses and retailers.
? Create a safer city centre destination.
Please see the attached ITT document for a full and detailed specification.
All tenders must be uploaded via Due North and returned before the deadline of 12:00hrs (noon) on Tuesday 5th January 2016.
Leicester City
About the buyer
Contact name
Mr Hussain Dakri
Address
City Hall (4th Floor)
115 Charles Street
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
UK
Telephone
+44 1164544031
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