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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 17:19

Award

11 Jul 2024 at 09:19

Award

25 Aug 2023 at 16:12

Tender

10 Nov 2022 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The "Drypool Bridge Strengthening and Repair Works - MAIN WORKS TENDER" involves significant construction efforts for the Drypool Bridge in Kingston upon Hull. Managed by Hull City Council, this contract has been awarded to Esh Construction Limited. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract is classified under the "Bridge renewal construction work" industry category and is valued at £6,496,510.72. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set from 19th May 2025 to 17th June 2026. This project is located in the UKE11 region, and the procurement method was part of the YORcivil3 – North and East Framework, utilising the direct award via rotation with LOT 3.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in bridge and structural renewal work. Companies seeking to expand in the infrastructure sector can gain valuable experience and visibility through participation in such high-profile projects. While Esh Construction Limited has been directly appointed, the underlying framework provides numerous opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in future related projects. The focus on selective procurement methods indicates a potential for collaboration and subcontracting opportunities with the primary contractor, allowing businesses to grow their capabilities and network within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Drypool Bridge Strengthening and Repair Works - MAIN WORKS TENDER

Notice Description

Drypool Bridge, Kingston upon Hull, Strengthening and Repair Works. Main works requirements as detailed in the Contract documentation. Kingston upon Hull City Council has appointed Esh Construction Limited to undertake the works related to the strengthening and repairs of Drypool bridge, Kingston Upon Hull, as particularly defined in the Scope. The opportunity was advertised from the YORcivil3 - North and East Framework using the Direct award via rotation with LOT 3 . The works tender is a restricted procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract period is from 19th May 2025 until 17th June 2026. The Authority has estimated the value of the Contract to be PS6,496,510.72

Lot Information

Civil Engineering Works up to PS750,000

Drypool Bridge, Kingston upon Hull, Strengthening and Repair Works. Main works requirements as detailed in the Contract documentation. Kingston upon Hull City Council has appointed Esh Construction Limited to undertake the services related to the strengthening and repairs of Drypool bridge, Kingston Upon Hull, as particularly defined in the Scope. The opportunity was advertised from the YORcivil3 - North and East Framework using the Direct award via rotation with LOT 3 . The works tender is a restricted procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract period is from 19th May 2025 until 17th June 2026. The Authority has estimated the value of the Contract to be PS6,496,510.72

Options: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire.

Civil Engineering Works over PS750,000 to PS4,000,000

Framework for construction works PS750,000 to PS4,000,000. Additional information: Some projects may receive financial contributions from European Union Funds.

Options: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire.

Civil Engineering Works over PS4,000,000 to PS10,000,000

Framework for Construction works over PS4,000,000 to PS10,000,000. Additional information: Some projects may receive financial contributions from European Union Funds

Options: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire.

Surfacing Works

Framework for construction works, mainly Surfacing and associated works. Additional information: Some projects may receive financial contributions from European Union Funds.

Options: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03832e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057893-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45221110 - Bridge construction work

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£445,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£445,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,696,511 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hull City Council
Additional Buyers

East Riding Of Yorkshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of, TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

Applebridge Construction Ltd

Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd

Britcon (UK) Ltd

C R Reynolds Ltd

Colas Ltd

DSD Construction Ltd

Eric Wright Civil Engineering Ltd

Esh Construction Limited

Esh Construction Ltd

Eurovia Infrastructure Ltd

Galliford Try Construction Ltd

J N Bentley Ltd

Jackson Civil Engineering Group Ltd

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd

PBS Construction (North East) Ltd

Rainton Construction Ltd

Thomas Bow Ltd

Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd

Wright Civil Engineering Ltd

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