Repairs to Quay Wall, Trinity Pier, Millbay Marina, Plymouth

Reinstatement of section of collapsed quay wall by construction of a section of plain concrete gravity retaining wall. The ground behind the failed section will be excavated to remove loose/displaced materials and prepare a working platform at the foundation level. The new wall will be formed in lifts. Stone facing will be fixed to the full height of the wall. The concrete hardstanding surface across the upper quayside level will be reinstated. The damaged marina pontoons will be removed and replaced with new pontoons. The section of wall to the east of the collapse shall be locally dismantled rebuilt and repointed. Repairs to the section of wall to the west of the collapse are also being considered as a provisional item.

Additional information: The closing time for tenders is 13:00.

The Invitation to Tender and Tender Return Label are attached to this notice. All other supporting documentation can be found at https://upload.hca-online.org.uk/tenders/hcap17033/hcap17033.zip

All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English.

The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP.

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