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0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026

Wigan Council

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08 Oct 2026 at 13:00

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07 Oct 2026 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is procuring works to replace Boars Head Footbridge, a three-span steel footbridge running alongside Chorley Road (A5106) over the West Coast Main Line in Wigan. The work involves removing the existing bridge and supports, refurbishing and extending foundations and bank-seat abutments, then installing a new steel footbridge, trestles, bearings and deck plates. It also includes traffic management, railway permits and possessions, protecting services, drainage at the western end, minor regrading of both approaches, replacing disturbed kerbs and making good the footpath. The contractor must provide transport, tools, access equipment, welfare and water disposal, and clear the site on completion. This is steel footbridge and railway bridge construction work (CPV 45221113).

The buyer invited offers through an open competition for one lot. The enquiry deadline set was 13 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the tender submission deadline was 20 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The planned contract period runs from 5 April to 13 June 2027. The estimated value is £975,000 excluding VAT (£1,170,000 including VAT). Evaluation gives 60% weighting to price and 40% to quality and social value; the quality assessment covers experience, resource availability, management of the works and social value. The process is below the relevant threshold. The published participation requirements were amended to add conditions and clarify the quality assessment.

This opportunity is suited to established Network Rail Tier 1 contractors able to work safely in an operational railway environment and manage railway interfaces, possessions, safety assurance and compliance with Network Rail standards. Bidders must demonstrate relevant railway experience, current capability and sufficient resources, and provide evidence of railway industry accreditations, including RISQS registration where applicable. The buyer expects a proven record delivering comparable rail infrastructure projects and may seek evidence of past performance and key personnel competence. Suppliers need to meet the Common Assessment Standard, demonstrate financial stability and hold or commit to obtain employer’s and public liability cover of at least £10 million each, professional indemnity cover of £2 million, and contract works insurance covering the full contract value. Where subcontracting is proposed, bidders must show effective subcontractor management and a healthy supply chain. Selections also include exclusion, corporate and professional standing, modern slavery and artificial intelligence declarations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026

Notice Description

Boars Head Footbridge is a three span simply supported steel structure, which carries the footbridge running parallel to the A5106 Chorley Road, over the West Coast Mainline railway line, in Wigan. The deck consists of an existing steel deck, supported by steel trestles located adjacent the up and down lines and bankseat abutments located in the embankments. All are located within the Network Rail Boundary. Wigan Council are seeking tier 1 Network Rail contractors to undertake the following works. The works are to remove the existing steel footbridge structure, refurbish the foundations and banking seats and install a new steel footbridge and supporting trestles. The work includes installing an ACO type drain to the West end of the bridge and minor regrading of the approaches at the East and West Entrances of the bridge. The reconstruction works briefly comprise: * Installing Traffic Management * Obtaining all necessary permits and possessions * Removing surfacing, street lighting and service box * Protecting services * Removing the existing steel footbridge and supports * Checking and making good the concrete surfaces to the trestles and bearing surfaces * Extending the existing seat structure * Install new bearing plates and removable deck plates * Install the new trestles and footbridge * Install new ACO drain run to West end, connecting into the existing surface water drain * Replace any kerbs disturbed during the works * Make good existing footpath surface * Remove traffic management The Contractor to provide all necessary transport, tools, access equipment, appropriate welfare, water disposal and clearance on completion in order to carry out the works effectively. We require full risk and method statements (RAMS) before commencement. The sites will be under control of CDM 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0782bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095184-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221112 - Railway bridge construction work

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

45221115 - Construction work for steel bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2027 - 13 Jun 2027 1-6 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
Wigan Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Postcode Area
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

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