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Tender for Ground Stabilisation Works at Albion Lower Tip - Cilfynydd, Pontypridd

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Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for undertaking ground stabilisation works at Albion Lower Tip, Cilfynydd, Pontypridd.The proposed scheme will involve the installation of directional drilled drains and wells in natural superficial deposits beneath colliery shale, 5 to 12m deep and other drainage measures, on a south west facing hillside, to the north east of Cilfynydd. The works are required for the long term stability of the tip.The proposed works is envisaged not to take more than 12 months with a maximum value of £3,500,000. The principal contractor will be required to employ the services of a specialist contractor for the directional drilling aspect. The principal contractor will assist Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council with developing the detailed design under a NEC3 Professional Service Contract and agreeing the cost for the works under an NEC3 Option B contract. Should the contract sum be of interest then the project will proceed to construction.