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CPU8222 Rail Gantry & Associated Pipework

Nottingham City Council

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TenderUpdate

15 Jul 2026 at 19:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 19:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 13:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is seeking qualified contractors for the "CPU8222 Rail Gantry & Associated Pipework" project, aimed at designing, constructing, and commissioning a new rail gantry and associated pipework. This project falls under the construction industry, specifically focusing on pipeline-carrying bridge construction and district-heating mains construction. Located in Nottingham, UK, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage. Notable dates include the tender submission deadline on 16th September 2026, with contract awards expected by 9th October 2026. The total gross value of the contract is estimated at £3,600,000, and the process follows an open competitive flexible procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses experienced in high-pressure steam and electrical connections, as well as those approved by Network Rail. Companies specializing in architectural design and engineering services, with capabilities to handle complex construction over railway infrastructure, will find this project apt for leveraging their skills. Engaging as a single entity or consortium, the successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to a pivotal infrastructure upgrade while potentially securing future contracts with Nottingham City Council through demonstrated performance and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU8222 Rail Gantry & Associated Pipework

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for a scheme covering the following elements: * RIBA Stage 4 design of a new rail gantry and associated pipework. * Construction of a new rail gantry and associated pipework. * Commissioning of new pipework and associated electrical connections. * Demolition and removal of the existing rail gantry. Nottingham City Council operates a district heating system from its London Road Heat Station. The system serves c5,000 households and commercial customers with heat and hot water, alongside a private wire with c200 domestic and business users. The main energy supply to the heat station is from a high-pressure steam feed from the nearby Eastcroft Incinerator. The steam is fed through a pipe which crosses the railway by a gantry to the east of Nottingham Station and west of London Road. The Authority has been asked to move the existing gantry to align closer to London Road to allow a proposed development to take place on the site shown to the north of the railway. A RIBA Stage Three design has been undertaken and planning permission for the scheme is being sought. The contractor, or a member of their consortium for group bids, will need to be a Network Rail approved contractor and have experience in the construction and commissioning of high-pressure steam and other ancillary pipes and electrical connections. The commissioning of the new pipes is targeted to take place during the summer shutdown in July 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066994-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45221118 - Pipeline-carrying bridge construction work

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45232140 - District-heating mains construction work

71220000 - Architectural design services

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
Nottingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

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