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Invitation to Tender for the Refurbishment of the Higher Woodhill Viaduct

BURY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jul 2025 at 10:10

Award Notice
Tender

01 May 2025 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 07:51

Tender Notice
Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 20:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bury Council, the buying organisation, is seeking to refurbish the Higher Woodhill Viaduct, a vital infrastructure carrying the East Lancashire Railway over the River Irwell. Situated in England, this construction project falls under the industry category of Construction work (CPV code 45000000). The procurement process uses an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, and has progressed to the award stage with Coating Services Limited as the supplier. The tender period concluded on 2nd June 2025, with the contract period extending from 13th July to 31st December 2025. The award value is £911,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and refurbishment, particularly those adept at handling projects involving masonry arches and riveted plate girders. The refurbishment aims to address structural elements identified in poor condition, thereby creating prospects for SME construction firms to showcase their expertise and potentially expand their client base through this high-profile project. Given the open nature of the procurement method, this opportunity is particularly accessible for firms looking to establish strong credentials in the construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Refurbishment of the Higher Woodhill Viaduct

Notice Description

Higher Woodhill Viaduct carries the East Lancashire Railway over the River Irwell and runs north to south. The structure consists of seven spans. - The outer two spans to the north and two to the south are masonry arches - The three central spans (spans 3, 4 & 5) each comprise 4 No. riveted plate girders spanning between masonry piers. Spans 3, 4 and 5 steel spans are approximately 13.5m with the piers set at a skew of 26 degrees. Span 3 of the bridge is over recreational ground, whilst spans 4 & 5 are over the River Irwell. A number of elements of the structure have been identified as being in poor condition and requiring remedial works. As such, a refurbishment scheme is to be undertaken to extend the serviceable life of the viaduct.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff9b5fbb-e088-4141-acbe-b7c9dab1b7a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£911,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BURY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0EJ
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COATING SERVICES

Further Information

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