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Trent Bridge, Gainsborough Assessment

GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY

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24 Jul 2026 at 12:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority, involves a tender titled "Trent Bridge, Gainsborough Assessment" in the services industry category. This assessment focuses on evaluating the need for increased river crossing capacity at Gainsborough as part of the Greater Lincolnshire's economic growth strategy related to the STEP Fusion programme at West Burton. The procurement utilised a limited method due to being below the competition threshold. The award was completed with Matt MacDonald Ltd serving as the key supplier, based out of London. The contract commenced on 14th July 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th September 2026, delivering consultancy services in transport systems specifically to the UKF3 region, with a gross value of £80,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy and infrastructure appraisal. It is particularly advantageous for firms capable of handling transport demand analysis and impact assessment on infrastructure, such as bridge performance and capacity planning, which aligns with the local government's growth initiatives. The project requirements suggest that large-scale enterprises with a robust capacity for technical, economic and strategic deliverability appraisal could effectively compete and contribute to this initiative. These enterprises can potentially expand their portfolio and establish valuable partnerships with regional authorities through successful engagement in such targeted and development-driven projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trent Bridge, Gainsborough Assessment

Notice Description

This project supports the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority's ambitions to unlock economic growth associated with the STEP Fusion programme at West Burton. It focuses on Stage 2 option development and appraisal to determine whether additional river crossing capacity across the River Trent at Gainsborough is required to meet future transport demand and improve network performance. Building on separate Stage 1 work (existing bridge assessment and future demand analysis, commissioned outside this contract), the project will develop, assess and appraise a range of potential interventions. These may include non-bridge measures and/or an additional river crossing, including the potential delivery of a new vehicle bridge. The study will identify feasible options, assess their impacts on capacity, resilience and the existing Grade II listed Trent Bridge, and evaluate their ability to support STEP-related growth. Outputs will inform a recommended way forward, supported by technical, economic and deliverability appraisal in line with DfT and HM Treasury guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d345
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070303-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 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
GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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