Tender

Woburn BBM Scheme

J MURPHY & SONS LIMITED

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Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 09:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Woburn BBM Scheme" involves the construction of a new footbridge to replace the existing Woburn Road Foot Crossing situated on the Bletchley and Bedford Midland Line. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with J Murphy & Sons Limited serving as the buying organisation. Classified under the construction industry, the project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th August 2025, followed by the expected start of the main contract works in January 2025 and completion by 27th March 2026. The procurement process outlines works including stakeholder consultation, fabrication, installation, and site preparation, with a proposed budget of up to £1,000,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in construction work and infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in engineering, fabrication, and site management will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement method invites firms capable of handling both temporary and permanent works, offering a robust platform to showcase their technical and project management skills. Engaging in this project could enhance bidders’ portfolios in the public sector construction domain and foster connections with established firms such as J Murphy & Sons Limited. By participating, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach within the UK’s infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woburn BBM Scheme

Notice Description

The Main Contract works is for the construction of a new footbridge (BBM 9G Woburn Road footbridge bridge) to facilitate the decommissioning of the current Woburn Road Foot Crossing. The current Foot Crossing is situated on the Bletchley and Bedford Midland Line (BBM) @ 14m 10245Yds. The scope of the works is the construction of the new bridge and associated works as per the current draft AFCs. The works to be carried out include but not limited to the list below: 1. Consultation with stakeholders to agree the level of welfare provision, access arrangements, service diversions and other works necessary to enable commencement of the works. 2. Procurement and fabrication of columns, steps, intermediate landing areas and main span of the footbridge, as well as, waterproofing and footway surfacing of the of the new structure. 3. Design and construction of any temporary works require to complete scope. 4. Undertaking of enabling works to create a worksite suitable for the works. 5. Diversion of the existing drainage ditch, into a new piped system for a total of up to 40lm, complete with Soluform Pre-filled concrete bag works headwalls on either end. 6. Construction of the piled foundation & pile caps either side of the railway lines to support the installation of the new steel Circular Hollow Section (CHS) columns 7. Construction of landing areas for access/egress onto and off steps 8. Installation of CHS columns, steps, intermediate landing areas and main span of the footbridge. 9. Installation of spider plate for future bonding provision. 10. Closure of existing foot crossing. 11. Installation of new boundary fence. 12. Installation of new footpaths on approach to structure. The indicative stating date for the Main Contract Works is January 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6f27c7-4dd7-4c84-81eb-5ccd7fe14966
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
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
J MURPHY & SONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW5 1TN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Kentish Town North
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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