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Avon Valley Bridge - Bearing options

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by South Gloucestershire Council, culminated in the award of a contract titled "Avon Valley Bridge - Bearing options" to Ramboll UK Limited. The contract, valued at £35,000, falls under the industry category of architectural and building-surveying services, with related classifications in technical and bridge inspection services. The project involves reviewing and inspecting the existing bearings of the Avon Valley Bridge on the A4174, bordering South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council. The award was announced on 16th July 2026, following the contract period that spanned from 18th August 2025 to 30th January 2026, having previously been tendered through the WECA PSF2 Framework.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, technical, and bridge inspection services. Companies well-suited to compete include those capable of providing detailed analysis and recommendations on infrastructure maintenance. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract attractive due to its suitability considerations. Such opportunities can lead to business growth by fostering long-term relationships with local councils and enhancing portfolios through strategic infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Avon Valley Bridge - Bearing options

Notice Description

To cover the review of existing information and carry out site inspections to deduce the cause of bearing failure, recommend replacement or consider alternatives, and to recommend when other bearings require replacement. To take place at the Avon Valley Bridge that carries the A4174 dual carriageway bordering South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council. Contract awarded through the WECA PSF2 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95986134-568e-4a74-b552-fbc8c6f7f8ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMBOLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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