Ormskirk rail to bus stations cycle works

Descriptions

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; 1.Tree removal as specified in arboricultural report 2.Relocating and upgrading existing lighting columns as identified on plans 3.Relaying of a new Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Aggregate surface (SBRA) or similar alternative surface material. 4.On site treatment/management of Japanese Knotweed as identified in the Japanese Knotweed Management Plan. 5.Widening of the path at specified locations including the introduction of retaining gabion walls features 6.Introduction of new bollards and signage 7.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' 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 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.