Tender

University of Huddersfield - Bridge Repairs

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

29 May 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of two steelwork bridges, denoted as Bridge A and Bridge B, located at the Huddersfield Broad Canal on the Queensgate Campus. This project, titled "University of Huddersfield - Bridge Repairs," falls under the industry category of construction work for bridges. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines, including an enquiry period ending on 12th June 2026, and a tender submission deadline of 19th June 2026. The project is classified under a public authority within the sub-central government and has an allocated gross budget of £240,000. The procurement method is an open competition, and the work is expected to commence on 3rd August 2026, concluding by 12th October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in steelwork refurbishment and construction, especially those that can demonstrate experience and provide project-specific methodologies. The selection criteria emphasize price and quality attributes such as experience and programme planning. With a budget of £200,000 exclusive of taxes, the project is ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of completing structural steelwork, deck, and coating system installations. Companies focusing on bridge renewal and associated infrastructure will find this opportunity well-suited to enhancing their portfolio and gaining exposure within the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

University of Huddersfield - Bridge Repairs

Notice Description

Project Particulars: The work involves the refurbishment of two steelwork bridges Bridge A and Bridge B. Bridge A has an adjoining landing and staircase. Bridge A and the adjoining landing requires a full deck and coatings system removal, remedial structural steel works, new coatings system, new deck and timber handrail refurbishment. The adjoining staircase requires steel repairs, timber stair tread refurbishment and new steel coating system. Bridge B requires remedial steelwork, new steel coatings system and replacement deck. Site Location: Charles Sikes canal bridge & Sparck Jones canal bridge, stairs and landing - (53deg38'29"N 1deg46'35"W & 53deg38'34"N 1deg46'36"W), Huddersfield Broad Canal, Queensgate Campus, University of Huddersfield. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Construction-work-for-bridges./298JJ4D87E To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/298JJ4D87E

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050758-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 12 Oct 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
UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford, TLE42 Leeds, TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees, TLE45 Wakefield

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a9-2026-05-29T11:50:31+01:00",
    "date": "2026-05-29T11:50:31+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a9",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVLZ-8691-TYWT",
            "name": "University of Huddersfield",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVLZ-8691-TYWT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Queensgate, West Yorkshire",
                "locality": "Huddersfield",
                "postalCode": "HD1 3DH",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKE44"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Ben Burhouse",
                "email": "B.Burhouse@hud.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "01484 472954"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVLZ-8691-TYWT",
        "name": "University of Huddersfield"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PS2026 007",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "University of Huddersfield - Bridge Repairs",
        "description": "Project Particulars: The work involves the refurbishment of two steelwork bridges Bridge A and Bridge B. Bridge A has an adjoining landing and staircase. Bridge A and the adjoining landing requires a full deck and coatings system removal, remedial structural steel works, new coatings system, new deck and timber handrail refurbishment. The adjoining staircase requires steel repairs, timber stair tread refurbishment and new steel coating system. Bridge B requires remedial steelwork, new steel coatings system and replacement deck. Site Location: Charles Sikes canal bridge & Sparck Jones canal bridge, stairs and landing - (53deg38'29\"N 1deg46'35\"W & 53deg38'34\"N 1deg46'36\"W), Huddersfield Broad Canal, Queensgate Campus, University of Huddersfield. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Construction-work-for-bridges./298JJ4D87E To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/298JJ4D87E",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45221100",
                        "description": "Construction work for bridges"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "45221119",
                        "description": "Bridge renewal construction work"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKE45",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKE41",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKE42",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKE44",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 240000,
            "amount": 200000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "works",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-19T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-12T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 240000,
                    "amount": 200000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Price",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Experience",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 25,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Project Specific Methodology",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Programme",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 25,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-08-03T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-10-12T23:59:59+01:00"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "050758-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050758-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-05-29T11:50:31+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}