Planning

RUTHRIESTON ROAD BRIDGE REPAIRS - RFI

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by Aberdeen City Council involves the planned repairs and conservation work of the historic Ruthrieston Road pedestrian bridge in Aberdeen City. The project falls under the industry category of 'works', specifically focusing on drainage improvement, waterproofing, and structural repair. Located at the northeast end of Ruthrieston Road, this tender is at the planning stage, with key information and supporting documentation published on 7th April 2026. Future notices for this tender are scheduled for release on 29th January 2027, indicating the progression of the procurement process in line with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in civil engineering, restoration, and conservation. Companies with expertise in repairing and conserving historic structures, particularly those with capabilities in managing drainage and waterproofing solutions, as well as structural refurbishment, would be ideal candidates to engage with this opportunity. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within these sectors could benefit from this project, allowing them to demonstrate capability in a significant public sector project that could enhance their portfolio and potentially lead to future projects within the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RUTHRIESTON ROAD BRIDGE REPAIRS - RFI

Notice Description

Repair and conservation works of a historic non-vehicular bridge

Lot Information

Lot 1

Repair and conservation of the historic Ruthrieston Road pedestrian bridge. Involving drainage improvement, waterproofing, jack arches brick replacement, wingwalls repointing, steelwork repainting

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828615
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553347
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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