Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5b-fa60-703f-a4fa-0fe16ac2ee5b/ormskirk-rail-to-bus-stations-cycle-works awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Ormskirk rail to bus stations cycle works [West Lancashire Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-lancashire-borough-council) Estimated value £85,000 Published 5 Sept 2019 Deadline Closed 30 Sept 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender West Lancashire Borough Council (the Council) is seeking to engage an experienced and suitably qualified Contractor to provide the provision a new cycle path on an existing footpath on land between Ormskirk bus and rail station approximately 215m in length. The Council wants to upgrade the existing footpath to create a shared use cycle way/footpath to provide improved access for pedestrians and cyclists between the existing train station and bus station. This cycle path/footpath will ultimately link to a wider cycle network. The works will include; - Tree removal as specified in arboricultural report - Relocating and upgrading existing lighting columns as identified on plans - Relaying of a new Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Aggregate surface (SBRA) or similar alternative surface material. - On site treatment/management of Japanese Knotweed as identified in the Japanese Knotweed Management Plan. - Widening of the path at specified locations including the introduction of retaining gabion walls features - Introduction of new bollards and signage - Introduction of a new DDA compliant handrail to extend the full length of the path The project is required to commence before 1st November 2019 and be completed 24th December 2019. Note the maximum affordability envelope for this opportunity is £85,000 ex VAT, the evaluation criteria is 60% price and 40% quality. Tender documents are available via 'The Chest' [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk) , Bidders should visit the 'Current opportunities' page and then click on the drop down menu for 'West Lancashire Borough Council' to access the tender opportunity. Tenders must be submitted by 30/9/19 2.00pm via [the-chest.org.uk](https://the-chest.org.uk), clarifications in relation to this requirement must be submitted via the messaging system within 'The Chest' by 25/9/19 2.00pm. ### Additional information: Our Vision To be a council which is ambitious for West Lancashire - our Economy, Environment and for Health and Wellbeing We are ambitious for our economy, and for inclusive growth in West Lancashire, retaining and growing good quality jobs, increasing skills levels and encouraging business and wealth generation. This is matched by our ambitions for a good quality, clean, built and physical environment, and for ensuring the conditions are in place for people in West Lancashire to live healthy and fulfilling lives. These ambitions are reflected in the priorities and key projects that have been identified. ### Our Values Collaborative - working in partnership to benefit West Lancashire, being open and involving in the way decisions are made, and adopting a co-ordinated 'one Council' approach Empowering - valuing and developing communities and employees to take responsibility for solutions, and to make the most of our local assets Enterprising - being innovative and creative, delivering lasting improvements and ongoing efficiencies to bring the Council to a sustainable position Equality - promoting equality and seeking to reduce inequality Focussed - being strategic and prioritising the things that make the biggest difference to our communities Proud - of West Lancashire as a place to live, work, visit, and invest ### Our Priorities Deliver tangible and visible improvements in the borough, by: ### Completing the current review of the Local Plan Developing new and improving leisure facilities as health and leisure hubs Delivering retail, housing and public realm improvements with a focus on Skelmersdale Town Centre Establishing a Development Company ### Creating the Moor Street Gateway Implementing the Route Optimisation Round Review and associated projects Implementing the Clean and Green Service structure and deliver the new service standards Engage and empower our local communities, by: Delivering the Master Plan for Tawd Valley park, subject to resources Seeking the asset transfer of existing leisure facilities in North Meols ### Delivering digital inclusion initiatives Implementing the Health and Wellbeing Strategy including involvement with the Integrated Community Partnership Actively promote the borough as a great place to live, work, visit and invest, by: Promoting the Council's role and West Lancashire's achievements including through digital communications Engaging businesses and communities to enhance and promote Ormskirk and the wider West Lancashire visitor economy Engaging with Liverpool City Region, Lancashire authorities and key decision makers Enhancing and promoting Skelmersdale and the wider West Lancashire business economy ### Delivering our priorities West Lancashire Borough Council is ambitious for West Lancashire. We are committed to important projects that will benefit the borough and everyone who lives and works here. For information about the key projects that will deliver our priorities please view the Council Plan. Details about how we manage performance can be found on our Performance Management pages. Stay connected with future tender opportunities by visiting: ### The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk Contracts Finder [contractsfinder.service.gov.uk](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk) Tenders Electronic Daily [ted.europa.eu](https://ted.europa.eu) Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a7f9efb4-239b-4832-8310-a59116632efb) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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