Tender

Earley Station Footbridge Refurbishment Work

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 08:56

Tender

03 Mar 2025 at 15:49

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:34

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment and "like for like" replacement of the Earley Station footbridge ramps and refurbishment of the aging bridge elements, under a Design and Build Contract approach. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 25 April 2025. The project is valued at £2,650,000 GBP and will be located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract is part of the industry category "Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways" (CPV code 45221000). The construction period is scheduled from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026. The footbridge spans between the districts of Woodley and Earley and serves as a bridleway from Woodley to the south of Earley Railway Station.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sector, particularly those with expertise in bridge refurbishment and replacement projects. The Design and Build Contract model allows for streamlined project delivery, offering a competitive edge to firms that can manage both design and construction seamlessly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making this an attractive opportunity for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with Wokingham Borough Council. The project not only promises substantial business growth but also contributes to the improvement of local infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Earley Station Footbridge Refurbishment Work

Notice Description

Wokingham Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of "like for like" replacement of the Earley Station footbridge ramps and refurbishment of the aging bridge elements. The project will be delivered under a Design and Build Contract. This contract approach aims to streamline the project delivery process by combining design and construction responsibilities under a single contractor. The Footbridge spans between the districts of Woodley to the north and Earley to the south and carries a bridleway from Woodley along the boundary of Highwood Nature Reserve to the south of Earley Railway Station. The bridge is owned and maintained by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC). The date of original date of construction is circa 1971

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-875f0208-e092-4525-a5f7-5626ac3b7f88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c960e32-de00-495f-b865-31a34f63af14
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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