Barrow in Furness Alternative Provision Unit Access Road Design & Construction

Tender description

Cumbria County Council are engaged in a programme to design, procure and construct a specialist educational facility in Barrow in Furness. The 40 place 'Alternative Provision' Unit (APU) will accommodate pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs in a secure setting that both caters for their needs and offers opportunities to enhance their growth as individuals. A Contract for the Design and Build of the building is currently in place with Roland Hill Ltd. The services provided under this contract are for the Design & Construction of an access road that will link the development site with the A590 Ironworks Road. Cumbria is currently undergoing a local government reorganisation and Government has announced that Cumbria County Council is to be replaced by two unitary authorities with effect form 01 April 2023. Cumbria County Council shall be entitled to novate the Contract to any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN626876) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you.