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Derbyshire County Council (DCC) is seeking to appoint an experienced specialist conservation and heritage Contractor to provide repairs and all necessary reinstatement work for Paul's Arm Bridge in Shipley Lake Reservoir, Heanor

Derbyshire County Council

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Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 15:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 15:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is procuring conservation and heritage repair works for Paul’s Arm Bridge at Shipley Lake Reservoir, Heanor, Derbyshire. The purpose is to maintain the bridge’s structural integrity and restore its masonry and associated features. The scope includes site clearance; rebuilding missing sections of the downstream wingwalls and pilasters in matching ashlar stone; repointing the masonry arch barrel, arch face and wingwalls; cleaning brickwork and stonework; removing graffiti; removing the existing downstream parapet; installing new upstream and downstream parapets; removing vegetation from the masonry and around the wingwalls; and resurfacing the existing tarmac track. This is a works contract involving bridge construction, restoration and preservation of a site of historical or architectural interest.

The procurement has reached tender: Derbyshire County Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bids were to be submitted electronically through the specified procurement portal. The deadline for enquiries was 24 August 2026 at 11:00, and the tender submission deadline was 7 September 2026 at 11:00. The contract period was set from 9 October 2026 to 18 December 2026. The estimated gross value is £150,000. There is one lot, with the opportunity assessed as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Offers were evaluated on price, weighted at 70%, and quality, weighted at 30%. The tender was recorded as active when this tender information was published.

This opportunity suits an experienced specialist conservation and heritage contractor able to repair historic bridge structures while preserving their architectural character. Relevant capability includes ashlar stone masonry, reconstruction of wingwalls and pilasters, masonry arch and parapet repairs, repointing, brick and stone cleaning, graffiti removal, vegetation clearance and track resurfacing. Contractors should be able to manage a coordinated programme of structural maintenance and reinstatement works, including removal and replacement of bridge parapets. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it relevant to specialist local or regional firms with the practical skills, heritage repair experience, site management capability and workforce needed to deliver a concentrated bridge restoration project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) is seeking to appoint an experienced specialist conservation and heritage Contractor to provide repairs and all necessary reinstatement work for Paul's Arm Bridge in Shipley Lake Reservoir, Heanor

Notice Description

To maintain the structural integrity of the bridge proposed maintenance works are listed below: * Site Clearance, * Reconstruction of missing parts of downstream (southeast & southwest) wingwalls and pilasters with matching ashlar stone masonry, * Repointing of masonry arch barrel, arch face and wing walls, * Cleaning of brickwork and stone masonry, * Removal of graffiti on masonry work, * Removal of existing downstream (south) parapet, * Installation of new upstream (north) and downstream (south) parapets, * De-vegetation of masonry and around wingwalls, * Resurfacing over the existing tarmac track.

Planning Information

Paul's Arm Bridge, Shipley Reservoir , email expression to paul.munday@derbyshire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075812-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45223000 - Structures construction work

45454100 - Restoration work

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2026 - 18 Dec 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
Derbyshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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