Tender

Underwater Bridge Maintenance and Repair Term Contract 2025-2028

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 16:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council (WFC) has initiated an open tender process for an "Underwater Bridge Maintenance and Repair Term Contract 2025-2028." The project, situated in Cumbria, England, falls under the industry category of "Construction work for bridges" and specifically involves maintenance and repair of underwater structures to prevent erosion and scour damage. The tender, valued at £485,000, allows for both planned and reactive work across WFC's jurisdiction and has a submission deadline of 28 February 2025. The contract period will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in underwater construction and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in masonry arch bridges, retaining walls, and culvert maintenance can benefit from the consistent, task order-based nature of the contract, fostering long-term business growth. The open procedure provides a fair chance for qualified businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and secure a foothold in public sector contracts within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Underwater Bridge Maintenance and Repair Term Contract 2025-2028

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council (WFC) is responsible for around 1079 highway bridges, the majority of which are masonry arch bridges, over 680 retaining walls and over 385 culverts. Many of these structures are founded below water level and are prone to erosion and scour damage. As part of the capital works programme, the Council carries out planned and reactive maintenance and repairs to a number of its structures assets where defects occur or are identified that if left unattended could result in structural collapse and risk to the public. This Term Contract is for underwater maintenance, repairs and debris recovery for bridges and structures across the Westmorland and Furness area in Cumbria. The contract will comprise both planned repair works and additional reactive works, all commissioned through task orders. The tender is advertised via The Chest, if you are not already registered on the portal the help you need to get started can be found here https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. All details are in the documents within the tender and available via the above portal. Should you have any further questions please direct them via the messaging system on The Chest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c90a9d5c-c2c2-4584-864e-46162f39ee45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe7795e9-74df-4c0f-8813-8e4ea8bffebb
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

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£485,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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