Planning

RUTHRIESTON ROAD BRIDGE REPAIRS - RFI

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled “RUTHRIESTON ROAD BRIDGE REPAIRS - RFI," which aims to conduct repair and conservation works on the historic Ruthrieston Road pedestrian bridge in Aberdeen City, located in the northeast end of Ruthrieston Road. Classified under bridge renewal construction work, this tender falls under the 'works' category and is covered by the GPA. The communication indicates that a future notice is expected by 29th January 2027. The procurement tag "planning" indicates it is in the market research phase, solely for gathering information at this stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in historic bridge conservation and renewal work. Companies equipped with skills in drainage improvement, waterproofing, brick replacement, and metalwork maintenance are ideally suited to compete. As a prominent regional authority, Aberdeen City Council provides a notable platform for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and credibility within the public sector. This initiative could be pivotal for businesses aiming to solidify their presence in infrastructure projects within the north-east of Scotland.

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Notice Title

RUTHRIESTON ROAD BRIDGE REPAIRS - RFI

Notice Description

Repair and conservation works of a historic non-vehicular bridge

Lot Information

Lot 1

Repair and conservation of the historic Ruthrieston Road pedestrian bridge. Involving drainage improvement, waterproofing, jack arches brick replacement, wingwalls repointing, steelwork repainting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031381-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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