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Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge, Newport, South Wales

Newport City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 10:11

Award Notice
Tender

08 Sep 2021 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge" project located in Newport, South Wales. The process was conducted using an open procedure method under the procurement category of engineering works and construction works, with a CPV code of 45220000. Originally initiated as a tender, the award was subsequently granted on 8 October 2025. The contract was awarded to VOLKERLASER LTD, commencing from 18 November 2022, for a contract value of £9,342,010.38. The procurement process utilised an OJEU tender via the etenderwales portal, with an emphasis on achieving the Most Economical Advantageous Tender (MEAT), focusing on both quality and price as evaluation criteria. The project is registered as complete and contains no further renewal options.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in large-scale restoration projects. Companies capable of delivering high-quality engineering repair services in line with stringent public procurement standards would find this tender conducive to business expansion. SMEs are especially encouraged, as reflected in the participation metrics from smaller enterprises. Furthermore, the project's community benefits scheme aligns with local economic and social regeneration goals, potentially making it an attractive contract for firms looking to contribute to sustainable development in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge, Newport, South Wales

Notice Description

The provision of full engineering repair services for the Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open FTS (OJEU) tender via etenderwales website portal. Returned submissions via portal by the deadline. ESPD document assessed first to confirm suitability. Second stage will be assessed on the Most Economical Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02de7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063141-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,342,010 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 24 Feb 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newport City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Postcode Area
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKERLASER LTD

Further Information

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