Tender

CP2779-26 Major Refurbishments - Hele Bridge (00024)

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 14:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has initiated a tender process for the major refurbishments of Hele Bridge, located on the A386 across the River Torridge between Hatherleigh and Meeth. This critical project involves masonry and mortar repairs on this grade II listed bridge, necessitated by its historical significance. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 24 March 2026 and the tender submission by 31 March 2026. The refurbishment works are planned within a window of June to September 2026, to align with suitable river conditions. The contract is valued at £2,400,000 GBP with a main procurement category of works, specifically under masonry work. Devon County Council aims to use an open competition procurement method, facilitating fair opportunities for bidders.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in restoration or conservation of historical structures. Companies with expertise in masonry work and traffic management, including scaffolding, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Given its sub-central government status, Devon County Council requires a combination of quality and price as their award criteria, offering 40% weight to quality and 60% to price. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the suitability criteria outlined in the tender documentation. Accomplishing this project will not only enhance your firm's portfolio in heritage conservation but also strengthen partnerships with local government entities through successful execution of the refurbishment works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2779-26 Major Refurbishments - Hele Bridge (00024)

Notice Description

Hele Bridge is a grade II listed masonry bridge, with three spans, constructed in the mid-19th century. It carries the A386 across the River Torridge between Hatherleigh and Meeth. Two of the three spans will be scaffolded to enable masonry and mortar repairs. Due to the working-in-water window, the work needs to be undertaken June-September 2026. River levels make it preferable to install the scaffold in early June and dismantle by the end of August. The works comprise vegetation removal, repointing, mortar repairs, refixing dislodged parapet stones, and stone replacement to voussoirs, spandrels, ashlar and cutwaters. The original building stone is lamprophyre, but the parapet has been replaced in sandstone, and the parapet copings are granite. A repair stone needs to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority as part of Listed Building Consent. The Contractor will propose a replacement to DCC as part of the tender response. The Client will obtain a Flood Risk Activity Permit with the Environment Agency, Listed Building Consent with the Local Planning Authority, and access agreements with relevant landowners. The Client will apply for and supply Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders and Notices to permit two-way traffic lights and speed restrictions for the duration of the works. The Contractor is responsible for traffic management and scaffolding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066124
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019043-2026
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

45262522 - Masonry work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
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
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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