Planning

Foot and Cycling Bridge Walkway Construction (Steeton and Silsden)

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is planning a procurement process for the construction of a foot and cycling bridge walkway between Steeton and Silsden. This project aims to improve connectivity over the A629 road, addressing community severance caused by a 70mph bypass. Classified under the industry category of construction work for steel bridges, this planned procurement falls under the 'works' category. The procurement status is currently in the planning stage, with a formal notice to be issued by 3rd May 2027. The project is funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and will be part of a framework agreement, highlighting a significant investment in regional transport infrastructure. The contract period is expected to run from 1st November 2027 to 1st November 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in steel bridgeworks. Companies experienced in delivering infrastructure projects under framework agreements will find this tender a fitting opportunity for business growth. The bridge aims to enhance local transport links, which could secure further opportunities for infrastructure development contracts within the region. Businesses with capabilities in sustainable transport solutions will also benefit, as this initiative is part of the broader City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements scheme. As the project is backed by a public authority, it provides a reliable funding source, making it attractive for businesses looking for stable, long-term projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Foot and Cycling Bridge Walkway Construction (Steeton and Silsden)

Notice Description

The project will be funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements The scheme will address a significant issue of community severance between the settlements of Steeton and Silsden in Bradford, where a 70mph bypass separates the two settlements and the current infrastructure for cycling and walking between them is poor. The intention is to deliver a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A629, and then the wider connectivity improvements being brought forward when funding is available. This will be awarded under a framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048511-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 1 Nov 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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