Tender

Enhancement of Acle Bridge quay heading

BROADS AUTHORITY

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Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority has initiated a tender process for the "Enhancement of Acle Bridge quay heading" project, classified under the "Quay construction work" category. This public procurement process is being conducted by a sub-central government entity based in Norwich, United Kingdom, with Emily Leonard serving as the point of contact. The tender is currently active, with the procurement at the tendering stage. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 8th December 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 23rd December 2025. The project encompasses works located in the UKH1 region and involves enhancements to steel piling sheets, timber capping and waling, and the construction of a footpath behind the piling at Acle Bridge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in construction work, particularly SMEs. The procurement method is open, and it's a below-threshold competitive process, making it accessible for a wide range of contractors with relevant expertise in quay and bridge-enhancement works. Evaluations will be based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) criteria, focusing on both price and quality, providing an equal playing field for businesses that can demonstrate high standards in these areas. The contract is set to commence on 22nd January 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2026, offering a concrete timeframe for project planning and execution.

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Notice Title

Enhancement of Acle Bridge quay heading

Notice Description

Enhancement of the steel piling sheets, timber capping and waling and the construction of the footpath behind the piling at Acle Bridge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e98f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077397-2025
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

45241100 - Quay construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Emily Leonard
Contact Email
emily.leonard@broads-authority.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07970 291642

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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