Tender

River Sheppey Footbridge

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Sep 2017 at 08:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset County Council is currently undertaking a tender for the "River Sheppey Footbridge" project, classified under the construction industry category. This procurement process is at the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period closes on 13th October 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 13th November 2017 and continue until 30th March 2018. The total budget allocated for this project is £30,000, and the associated works will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations involved in construction services. Suitable companies may include those experienced in bridge construction, maintenance, and related civil engineering works. Firms with capabilities in managing temporary structures, site preparation, ecological considerations (such as installing bat boxes), and ensuring health and safety during construction will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

River Sheppey Footbridge

Notice Description

The bridge is constructed of timber consisting of 2 main beams, deck boards, 14 parapet uprights with 2 handrails on each parapet and a stile to the west. Steel work includes 10 brackets for the handrail uprights, 8 steel rod bracers and connecting bolts and screws. The bridge sits on concrete pads. The age of the bridge is unknown. The main beams and deck are suffering from severe rot. Contractors should be aware that the bridge has also suffered from vandalism. The proposed works include: *Furniture, fencing and vegetation clearance for access purposes. *Installation of a temporary bridge to enable contractor access to the eastern bank - this is not for public use. *Removing and disposing of the timber structure and current concrete pads. *Installing a suitable easily removable cofferdam type dry working area around the western abutment. *Installing sheet piling to protect the western bank. *Installing new concrete abutments on both banks. *Installing steps on both banks. *Supplying and installing a new Somerset County Council standard design steel framed, wooden clad bridge. *Installing a steel self-closing gate at the western end of the bridge, but not fixed to it, with associated extensions to handrails. *Reinstating/replacing the fencing to east of the bridge and installing a new self-closing steel gate in place of the old stile. *Installing a bat box. *Reinstating any damage to the ground

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f61d35f-151a-414f-b9a4-10ac88607da1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50c20b9c-0f17-4839-9682-8ef778fc6320
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Nov 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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