Highway construction - Torbay Council

TORBAY COUNCIL SELECT TENDER LIST

Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion in Select Lists of Tenderers for the following scheme categories:

Category A:

TENDERS for LOWER UNION STREET PEDESTRIANISATION, TORQUAY

This scheme will include high quality, small element granite slab paving and kerbing and concrete block paving together with reinforced concrete and bituminous carriageway construction, associated drainage, street furniture and landscaping. Applications will only be considered from contractors having a proven track record in this type of work.

Category B:

TENDERS for VARIOUS HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION SCHEMES AND MINOR IMPROVEMENTS 2002/2003

For the Category B works contractors may be invited to provide tenders for one or more of a number of smaller highway construction schemes including highway improvement, local safety and traffic management schemes.

Applications must state which category the contractor wishes to be considered for and must be accompanied by the following information:

i. A list of principal contracts undertaken in the last three years with the clients' name, address and telephone number in order that references can be taken up

ii. A statement of the company's technical expertise, labour and plant resources available

iii. An indication of the proportions of the contract(s) the applicant may intend to sub-contract

iv. Information on preventative measures taken by the company in the field of health and safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, and details of the company's safety record

v. Copies of audited accounts for the last three years

Contractors that are registered with Constructionline (set up by the DETR) are not required to provide the above information but must provide their registration number.

Contractors should apply in writing to arrive no later than Thursday 26th September 2002 to: The Head of Engineering and Property Services Division, Urban Design Section (FAO Chris Lamble), Torbay Council, 4th Floor Union House, 89 Union Street, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3TZ

Tel: 01803 207831

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