Tender

Fulwood Bridge Painting

VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 10:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Via East Midlands Limited, a public undertaking owned by Nottinghamshire County Council, is inviting applications for the "Fulwood Bridge Painting" project, scheduled to occur in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham. This tender, tagged under the industry category "works" for painting work of structures, seeks a supplier specialising in bridge painting works. The tender process is at the 'Tender' stage, with significant deadlines set: the enquiry period concludes by 6th May 2026, and the final submission deadline is at noon on 11th May 2026. The contract activities are expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2026. The procurement method is open competition, below the threshold, and is electronically managed through the Supplier Network.

This opportunity provides substantial potential for businesses involved in painting and structural works to expand their portfolio and presence in public infrastructure projects. Given the open procurement method, it accommodates a wide range of applicants, including SMEs and VCSEs, thereby promoting competitive bidding. The Fulwood Bridge task would particularly suit enterprises with expertise in bridge work and surface painting, offering them the chance to showcase quality-driven workmanship and competitive pricing strategies, as the award criteria equally focus on quality and price. With a gross contract value of £120,000, this tender could bolster a suitable bidder's business growth in the construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fulwood Bridge Painting

Notice Description

Via East Midlands Limited Ltd is seeking to appoint 1 supplier to provide bridge painting works. The works shall consist of the preparation and repainting of Fulwood Bridge on the A38 in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham. The bridge is a twin deck structure with the section to be painted being the three span steel lattice girder bridge on the north side. Spans to the bridge consist of two side spans measuring 13.3m and a central span of 17.1m. 4x no. lattice girders present connected via cross bracing and supporting a steel trough deck which also requires painting. Lattice girders supported on blue brick piers and abutments. Height of piers to the lattice girders is up to 6.2m. Full scope requirements are withing the NEC ECSS draft contract. Via East Midlands Limited provides highways and fleet management services in Nottinghamshire. From 1 April 2019, Via became fully owned by Nottinghamshire County Council. Via East Midlands Limited has been fully operational since July 2016, based in existing Nottinghamshire County Council highways buildings and depots. Via East Midlands Limited carry out a range of highways and fleet management services on behalf of the council. Via East Midlands Limited offer several of the services, including: * Highways maintenance design and consultancy * Construction * Signals and lighting * Landscaping * Environmental management * Road safety * Fleet services * A dedicated Highways Training Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034593-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45442121 - Painting work of structures

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 30 days
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
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BILSTHORPE
Postcode
NG22 8ST
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
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
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Bilsthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

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Notice Documents

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