Replacement of Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joint - Harrow Manorway Abbey Wood Flyover Spans 1 to 5

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 09:37

Award

14 May 2026 at 16:14

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the London Borough of Bexley was aimed at replacing bridge bearings and expansion joints on the Harrow Manorway Abbey Wood Flyover, spanning sections 1 to 5. Categorised under the 'works' industry, this project addressed critical infrastructure elements and required comprehensive design and execution. The procurement was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, adhering to the UK public procurement directive as laid out in legal basis 2023/54. The contract, valued at GBP 891,301 net, with a gross amount of GBP 1,069,561.20, was formally awarded to EKSPAN LIMITED. Contract activities commenced on the 29th of May 2026, with an anticipated completion date of the 30th of July 2026, encompassing regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender provided substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs capable of handling complex structural works, as evidenced by the successful appointment of EKSPAN LIMITED, a Sheffield-based SME. Companies specialising in road bridge construction and concrete repair works, with a robust capacity for temporary and permanent works design, stand well-suited to similar future opportunities. Such projects also offer scope for innovative traffic management solutions, necessitating entities skilled in traffic regulation and engineering design under demanding conditions. The open procurement method utilized here promotes healthy competition, allowing diverse suppliers to engage with large-scale public infrastructure contracts.

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Notice Title

Replacement of Bridge Bearings and Expansion Joint - Harrow Manorway Abbey Wood Flyover Spans 1 to 5

Notice Description

The contract is for the removal and replacement of an existing carriageway/footway expansion joint and 36 no existing bridge bearings at the A2041 Harrow Manorway Abbey Wood Flyover. 20 no bearings for Span 4/5 have been designed by the Client's consultant. The Contractor is required to design the remaining 16 no bearings for Spans 1 to 4. Extensive concrete repair works are required in conjunction with the installation of the new bearings. Extensive temporary works will be required to allow the removal and replacement of the bearings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ae2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046167-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221111 - Road bridge construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£891,301 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£891,301 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 30 Jul 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKSPAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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