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Rainton Burn Bridge Replacement Works

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Rainton Burn Bridge Replacement Works" has been managed by Sunderland City Council, a public authority. This initiative involves the removal of an existing footbridge and the construction of a new steel footbridge over Rainton Burn, including associated works on stream embankments. Falling under the industry category of construction work for bridges, this contract is located in the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom. As of the latest update, the contract has been awarded, with work scheduled to start on 18th December 2025 and conclude by 31st January 2026. The procurement followed a limited competition method, below the threshold, aligning with UK legislation under the legal basis of 2023/54.

This tender presents growth opportunities especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in bridgework and similar infrastructure projects. The awarded supplier, Excalibur Fabrications Limited, exemplifies a business well-suited for such projects, likely benefiting from the fabrication and erection aspects of the contract. Businesses with expertise in structural fabrication and civil engineering could similarly seize opportunities in future tenders of this nature, underpinned by the substantial budget and the focused scope of work involved.

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Notice Title

Rainton Burn Bridge Replacement Works

Notice Description

The removal of the existing steel and concrete jack arch footbridge over Rainton Burn. Works to extend and renew areas of the existing stream embankments and footbridge bank seat and the fabrication and erection of a new steel footbridge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f906
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084341-2025
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

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44212120 - Structures of bridges

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,714 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCALIBUR FABRICATIONS

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