Framework for the Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Lock Gates for the Basingstoke Canal

Hampshire County Council is seeking the views of providers who may be interested in tendering for a Framework for the Manufacture, Supply and Installation of Lock Gates on Basingstoke Canal.

The Council intends to engage with the market using a questionnaire. The objective of the questionnaire is to understand the capabilities within the market, and to gain insight into the most suitable delivery model. Responses may be used to support the development of the specification and to inform the future framework structure.

The current proposal is to put in place a 4-year multi-supplier framework, with one lot for a measure, build and install service. The framework will be limited to 3 suppliers. Hampshire County Council will be the lead contracting authority, with the framework available for use by the following contracting authorities: Hampshire County Council and Surrey County Council.

To view and submit the questionnaire, please visit the Council's e-tendering portal In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/.

The questionnaire must be submitted via In-Tend correspondence by no later than 5pm on the 9th August 2024.

Any questions on the content of the questionnaire should also be submitted via In-Tend correspondence.

Completion of the questionnaire does not constitute an expression of interest in any future tender. Responses will not be used to evaluate your company, create a short-list or guarantee inclusion or exclusion in any resulting tender exercise.

If your organisation is not registered on the Hampshire In-Tend portal, please go to the website stated above and click on the 'Register' tab - registration is free.

To view this opportunity once registered, please click on 'Tenders' then 'Current' and scroll down to the project "UN24758 Manufacture and Supply of Bespoke Timber Lock Gates for the Basingstoke Canal". Alternatively, you can search the project reference 'UN24758' in the Search Bar. Once on the project, click 'View Details' followed by the 'Express Interest' tab. You will be able to download the questionnaire by clicking 'View Synopsis'.

We recommend that you refer to the e-tendering guidance for suppliers which can be found by clicking on `Information for Suppliers` at the top of the In-Tend home page.

All communication should be via In-tend Correspondence function on the project.