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Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge, Newport, South Wales

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge" project in Newport, South Wales. This open procedure falls under the "works" category, specifically targeting the engineering and construction sectors. The project was overseen by Newport City Council, listed as the buyer, and VOLKERLASER LTD emerged as the contract supplier. The process began with a tender notice issued on 8th September 2021 and concluded with the contract being signed on 18th November 2022. The site for the delivery of services is located at the Transporter Bridge, Brunel Street, Newport. This project was facilitated through electronic submissions, with an assessment focusing on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, weighted by 20% for quality and 80% for price.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the general public services and construction sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like VOLKERLASER LTD, which prove competitive in the engineering repair services field. By participating in such public procurement opportunities, businesses can leverage their capabilities to contribute to local infrastructure projects, enhancing their portfolio and opening pathways to further government contracts. The process encourages diverse business participation, ensuring an open and competitive bidding landscape that could greatly benefit enterprises aiming to expand within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge, Newport, South Wales

Notice Description

The provision of full engineering repair services for the Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open FTS (OJEU) tender via etenderwales website portal. Returned submissions via portal by the deadline. ESPD document assessed first to confirm suitability. Second stage will be assessed on the Most Economical Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-113331
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=113331
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,342,010 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anthony E Morris
Contact Email
anthony.morris@newportnorse.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1633420456

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKERLASER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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