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Design, manufacture & deliver to site a steel and timber pedestrian bridge.

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 08:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by East Sussex County Council has focused on the design, manufacture, and delivery of a bespoke steel and timber pedestrian bridge to replace a removed Public Rights of Way footbridge over the River Ouse. Located in Lewes, East Sussex, the procurement falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, as per the CPV classification. The contract, awarded to CTS BRIDGES LIMITED, involved limited competition due to its below-threshold status, and the project was completed within the installation window of 15th June to 1st October 2026. The contract, valued at £48,490 (exclusive of VAT), was signed on 24th June 2026 and was active until the project's completion in September 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in bespoke bridge construction and engineering services. Businesses adept in providing specialised bridge components or construction services, especially those familiar with the statutory obligations for Public Rights of Way, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. With escalating demand for infrastructure projects, similar tenders can offer growth prospects in both regional development and supplier diversification, catering to public sector requirements in East Sussex and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design, manufacture & deliver to site a steel and timber pedestrian bridge.

Notice Description

Replacement of Public Rights of Way foot bridge. The former bridge had to be removed at short notice on health & safety grounds and is required to meet our statutory duty in relation to Public Rights of Way, where the footpath crosses the River Ouse. Due to the length of the bridge, we require a bespoke bridge consisting of metal beams rather than use one of our normal timber bridge kits so we need to use an approved supplier for metal bridges. Considerable time constraints - The Council has a window of the 15th June -1st October 2026 in which to install the bridge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c936
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065466-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,490 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CTS BRIDGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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