Tender

Pontlottyn River Bridge Paint System Replacement

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 May 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking to replace the paint system on the Pontlottyn River Bridge. This project, with a gross value of £180,000, involves the surface preparation of steelwork to SA2.5 standard and application of a replacement paint system in Holly Green. Located within the UK region, the tender is in the 'tender' stage and falls under the 'works' industry category. The procurement follows an open competition method and is categorised as ‘below threshold’. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 2nd June 2026, 12:00 pm, with enquiries closing on 29th May 2026. The contract is set to begin on 6th July 2026 and end on 30th September 2026. Potential bidders should use the Proactis Supplier Portal for submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in painting and structural maintenance to expand their portfolio, particularly those operating within the public sector under Welsh devolved regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, with the procurement process designed to support such organisations. Businesses with strong health and safety records and previous experience in similar projects will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's visibility and reputation within the civil engineering and infrastructure maintenance market.

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Notice Title

Pontlottyn River Bridge Paint System Replacement

Notice Description

Surface preparation of all steelwork to SA2.5 and application of replacement paint system in Holly Green.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0696d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043541-2026
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

45442180 - Repainting work

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
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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