Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Parc Cathays / Cathays Park
Caerdydd / Cardiff
CF10 3NQ
UK
Contact person: Corporate Procurement Service
Telephone: +44 3000257095
E-mail: A494RiverDeeBridgePorcurement@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.wales/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.gov.wales/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement
Reference number: C210/2024/2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short description
Works required for the replacement of the A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
130 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71300000
45000000
71541000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Flintshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The A494 River Dee Bridge provides a vital connection for cross border traffic between north Wales, the north-west of England and beyond, connecting people, communities and businesses. The bridge is in poor structural condition and needs replacing.
The Welsh Government (WG) has now shortlisted options to replace the bridge, including identifying a best performing option, and is currently holding a consultation on these options. Details of these options as well as further information as regards the scheme can be found here: https://www.gov.wales/a494-river-dee-bridge-replacement-scheme
From a delivery perspective, WG is cognisant that the scheme will require the input of both multi-disciplinary consultants and works contractors. WG is currently in the process of developing its delivery model and contracting model for these inputs and this market engagement exercise is being conducted to help inform their design, as well as the WG’s procurement strategy more generally.
II.2.14) Additional information
The WG would welcome written submissions/responses to the questions attached to this notice from suitably qualified organisations. Responses should be emailed to A494RiverDeeBridgePorcurement@gov.wales no later than 12:00 (midday) on the 21st of February 2025.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Welsh Government is conducting this pre-market engagement exercise in accordance with the principles of equal treatment, non-discrimination and transparency as required under Public Contracts Regulations 2015. To that end, it is important to stress that the specification for the appointed supplier will not be designed to give direct or indirect advantage to any potential supplier, and all information concerning the procurement will be disseminated to all interested parties - it is the intention that no one organisation will be in receipt of information which will not be available to all (save for any information which is commercially sensitive to that party).
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147470.
(WA Ref:147470)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/01/2025