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27 May 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of the SO1195 Rhymney Comprehensive Cycle Track Footbridge, involving structural steel repairs, painting, and concrete work, among other tasks. This project is categorised under construction work for bridges, specifically footbridge construction, and is located in the region of Hengoed, UKL16, United Kingdom. As part of the procurement process, the tender is currently at the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 18th June 2025. The procurement follows an open competition method that falls below the threshold, and the project is scheduled to commence on 2nd July 2025, concluding by the 31st of August 2025, ensuring the bridge is ready for public use by 1st September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies, particularly those specialising in bridge and footbridge projects. With a gross contract value of £241,242, businesses can enhance their portfolio by engaging with public authority projects under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement encourages participation from SMEs, offering them a platform to expand their operations and gain exposure to further opportunities within the public sector. The selection criteria emphasise price and quality, making it ideal for companies with competitive pricing and robust quality management systems. Bidders interested in this tender must register and express interest via the Proactis Supplier Portal, highlighting the importance of established digital procurement processes in today's competitive contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

SO1195 Rhymney Comprehensive Cycle Track Footbridge Refurbishment

Notice Description

Generally: * structural steel repairs, * preparation to SA2 1/2 off site / ST3 in- situ standard of cleanliness to bright steel and, * application of a three/two coat paint system over the entire footbridge. * Concrete repairs as per the contract scope. * Vegetation clearance and associated ecologist services. * Construction of a haul to the site from Idris Davies Comprehensive school. * Site works are to be undertaken during Idris Davies Comprehensive school's 2025 summer holidays starting on the 21st July 2025 and concluding on the 31st August 2025. It is the Authority's intension for the bridge to be open for public access on the 1st September 2025 for pupil access / egress. * Removal of the existing 6mm thick checker deck plate and replace with new plates as per the existing arrangement. * For Option 2 Only, the Client wishes for the contractor to propose a suitable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bearing insert to be included between the top and bottom of the free end bearings. The contractor must endeavor to select the minimum thickness of PTFE practicable to minimise raising the finished level of the bridge whilst accommodating any likely impost actions / forces etc.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option 1 - Full in-situ, on site works (Compulsory); Option 2 - Bridge span steel repair works undertaken off site and abutment wall repairs completed on site (Compulsory). Option 3 - Value Engineered Contractors Design (Optional). Bidders must tender for Lots 1 and 2. Lot 3 is Optional.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052717
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027768-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221110 - Bridge construction work

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£201,035 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£201,035 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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