Construction of James Cookstraat bridge and connecting roads.
Havenbedrijf Gent nv has launched a competitive procedure with negotiation for the construction of a bridge over an existing railway, including adjustments to the James Cookstraat and surrounding roads. The contract includes extensive preparatory works such as measurements, the removal of existing vegetation and paving, and the placement of temporary road signage. Earthworks, foundation construction, and the laying of 15,000 m² of bituminous paving for roads and cycle paths are required. Additionally, ditches, linear elements, retaining walls, and a retaining wall structure must be constructed. The bridge structure has a span of 20 m and a width of 15 m. Signage, markings, and road delineations conclude the works. The contract requires a combination of civil engineering, road construction, and railway applications, with attention to safety and minimal disruption to the existing railway.
Works · Competitive procedure with negotiation · National procedure
01What is being requested
Havenbedrijf Gent nv has launched a competitive procedure with negotiation for the construction of a bridge over an existing railway, including adjustments to the James Cookstraat and surrounding roads. The contract includes extensive preparatory works such as measurements, the removal of existing vegetation and paving, and the placement of temporary road signage. Earthworks, foundation construction, and the laying of 15,000 m² of bituminous paving for roads and cycle paths are required. Additionally, ditches, linear elements, retaining walls, and a retaining wall structure must be constructed. The bridge structure has a span of 20 m and a width of 15 m. Signage, markings, and road delineations conclude the works. The contract requires a combination of civil engineering, road construction, and railway applications, with attention to safety and minimal disruption to the existing railway.
This contract mainly comprises: o All measurements and preparatory works to enable the construction works at the intended location o The breaking up and removal of existing vegetation, roads, and paving (at the level of the connection with the existing state) o The application of temporary road signage o All earthworks, both in excavation and embankment, including leveling and compaction, including dewatering if necessary. o Construction of foundations o Construction of bituminous paving for roads and cycle paths (order of magnitude 15,000 m²) o Construction of ditches o Construction of linea
02Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for werken is € 5,54 M, for reference.
03Likely competitors
04Legal themes that may be relevant here
05Frequently asked questions
What are the main works of this contract?
Which civil engineering elements are realized during the construction of the roads and the bridge?
What preparatory works are expected during the construction of the James Cookstraat and the connecting roads?
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06Estimated value versus the market
€ 1,4 mln
€ 3,6 mln
€ 9,1 mln
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