Planning

PR342024 Refurbishment works to King William Street Bridge

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

16 Oct 2025 at 13:25

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

15 Aug 2025 at 09:34

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Exeter City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for refurbishment works on the King William Street Bridge, a vital pedestrian bridge in Exeter, connecting Sidwell Street and the John Lewis Car Park. This project falls under the construction industry category and is located in the UKK4 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted using an open procedure, which is above the financial threshold and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Key dates include the tender period ending on 26 November 2025, with an enquiry period concluding on 12 November 2025. The project has been assigned an estimated value of £168,000 (gross). Businesses interested in the project should submit their tenders electronically via the detailed submission method by the mentioned deadline.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those experienced in bridge refurbishment and infrastructure projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply due to the project's suitability criteria. The successful contractor will not only gain financial benefits from the project value but will also augment their portfolio with a prestigious project supported by Exeter City Council. Potential contractors will benefit from engaging in tasks such as managing work at height, dealing with highway access, and implementing traffic management plans. This project will be ideal for businesses looking to expand their operations within the public sector infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR342024 Refurbishment works to King William Street Bridge

Notice Description

Exeter City Council seeks to appoint a contractor to undertake essential refurbishment works to King William Street Bridge, a steel truss pedestrian bridge connecting Sidwell Street and the John Lewis Car Park across a two-lane, one-way carriageway. The works include replacing the roof system with improved drainage, replacing corroded transverse beams and fixings, undertaking localised steelwork repairs to parapet elements and associated paintwork repairs. A full specification of works has been produced by ECC's Principal Designer. The appointed contractor will be responsible for proposing a cost-effective delivery method, managing all work at height, highway access, traffic management and relevant consents, and coordinating with ECC and the Principal Designer to deliver the scheme in line with DCC Highway conditions and relevant legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065936-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Draper
Contact Email
chris.draper@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441392265262

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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