Award

PEF 149 Union Street Bridge Arch Re-pointing works.

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 14:56

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PEF 149 Union Street Bridge Arch Re-pointing works" is managed by Blackburn with Darwen, a local authority in the United Kingdom. This project falls under the construction industry category, specifically targeting bridge construction work, and covers multiple regions across England. The procurement method involves a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 24th November 2025, and the contract is scheduled to be executed from 4th January to 31st January 2026. The buyer, Blackburn with Darwen, is looking to repoint the arches of Union Street Bridge, focusing on maintenance and infrastructure enhancement.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in construction and infrastructure maintenance due to the contract size and the scale of work required. JDR Construction & Groundworks Limited has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the suitability for large enterprises familiar with public sector procurement frameworks. The project opens doors for companies in the construction sector to engage in prestigious public infrastructure projects, thereby increasing their portfolio and future business potential within the UK public sector. SMEs interested in future opportunities of this nature should align themselves with relevant framework agreements to enhance their eligibility and competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PEF 149 Union Street Bridge Arch Re-pointing works.

Notice Description

This Mini-Competition ("Mini Competition") is issued to all contractors on the Bridge Maintenance Lot 1 Framework ("Framework Contractors") for Union Street Bridge Repointing Scheme (the "Contract"), their professional advisers and other parties essential to preparing a tender for this Contract (the "Tender") and for no other purpose.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a200ea3c-8ba8-4485-8c94-403cdb7099d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99118e42-7c91-4b97-a9e0-8f144a871388
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221110 - Bridge construction work

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,730 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,810 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Mozam Parkar
Contact Email
mozam.parkar@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254588826

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JDR CONSTRUCTION & GROUNDWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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