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Mill Lane Bridges - ENG.23.0133

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Exeter City Council, titled "Mill Lane Bridges - ENG.23.0133," falls under the 'works' industry category, focusing on construction and civil engineering works. The project aims to maintain the structural integrity of bridges and eliminate weight limit restrictions without incurring excessive costs. This award stage procurement, completed with a limited competition method, involved works within the UK, specifically in the UKK4 region. The contract commenced on 4th August 2025, with the initial phase expected to conclude by 5th September 2025, and potential renewal options thereafter. The procurement was conducted below the threshold for limited competition, with Hydroline Solutions Limited as the chosen supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the construction and civil engineering sectors. Companies specialising in structural maintenance and compliance-driven projects would find this procurement particularly appealing. The project not only emphasises cost-effective solutions but also highlights long-term partnerships with local authorities, enhancing a company's portfolio with significant public sector projects. Therefore, businesses capable of delivering high-quality structural work within specified budgets and timeframes stand a favourable chance to compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mill Lane Bridges - ENG.23.0133

Notice Description

The primary objective of the Mill Lane bridge works is to ensure the structural integrity of the two bridge structures for approximately 50 years, and the removal of the temporary 3t weight limit restrictions without excessive costs in compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dece
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072852-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,846 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYDROLINE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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