Published date: 11 October 2024

Last edited date: 11 October 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 October 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Various surface works - 45233200

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

CAMBDC001-DN747248-31325040

Published date

11 October 2024

Closing date

25 October 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

18 November 2024

Contract end date

24 December 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Cambridge City Council is seeking suppliers to construct concrete pad bases at various locations in Cambridge. These bases will support bike stores and ensure proper drainage, durability, and structural integrity.

The specific work includes:

- Excavate and remove plants/vegetation and ground to a minimum of 175mm below surrounding paths. Remove evacuated material from site.
- If close to a building excavate so finished level is a minimum of 150mm below Damp Proof Course (DPC)of adjoining building and so that DPC remains unaffected.
- Compact base and lay a 75mm layer of type 1 aggregate tamp firmly down.
- Provide formwork to cast base to and fibre board to existing surrounding structures to form an expansion gap left in situ after laying the path.
- Site mixed concrete mix 1:2:4 minimum strength 25N/mm2 tamped and with edging trowel to a neat finish with a brush finish to ensure that surface is rough and non-slip. Concrete pad's minimum depth of 100mm.

The concrete pads shall be constructed to the specified dimensions and be flush with the surrounding ground. Grade 25 concrete with reinforcement (mesh) must be used to ensure structural integrity, and proper curing practices must be followed to maintain the strength and durability of the concrete.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Cambridge City Council - Construction of Concrete Pads

  • Opportunity
  • Published 11 October 2024

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Jonathan Loneza

Address

Cambridge City Council
Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 3QJ
England

Telephone

+44 1223457107

Email

jonathan.loneza@cambridge.gov.uk