Award

Footbridge Central Park - Bridge

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

25 Nov 2025 at 16:01

Award

10 Jul 2025 at 14:04

Award

21 May 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, initiated a procurement process for the construction and installation of a pedestrian footbridge in Central Park, Dartford. The process was carried out through a direct procurement method due to the project's below-threshold status, hence no competition was involved. After the successful award of the tender to CTS BRIDGES LIMITED, the contract commenced on 11th July 2025 and was slated to end on 30th November 2025, with a total gross value of £37,200. However, the contract concluded prematurely on 25th November 2025, with the termination classified as 'contract completed'. This project's primary procurement category was goods, specifically relating to bridge construction, and it was identified under the CPV code 44212100.

The project presents opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in infrastructure development and bridge construction, to engage in future similar public projects potentially involving Dartford Borough Council or equivalent authorities. While this tender was awarded without competition, the demonstrated ability to deliver quality infrastructure solutions can enhance a company's portfolio, positioning them as a competent supplier for anticipated future tenders. The inclusion of CTS BRIDGES LIMITED, an SME, highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to undertake significant public sector contracts, fostering growth and strengthening business partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Footbridge Central Park - Bridge

Notice Description

This project was for the construction and installation of a pedestrian footbridge from Ecology Island to the main Central Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051aef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076989-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44212100 - Bridge

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£31,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Dartford Borough Council Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@dartford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01322 343434

Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CTS BRIDGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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