Tender

Queens Bridge A93-03 Remedial Works

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking contractors for remedial works on Queens Bridge, a pre-stressed concrete bridge from the 1960s carrying the A93 over the River Tay. This procurement is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure adopted for the process. The contract focuses on various repairs, including crack repairs, repainting steel beams, clearing drainage, and concrete repairs. Interested parties must submit bids by 19th June 2026, and the award process is expected to start on the same day. The works are scheduled to commence on 27th July 2026. The project, located in Perth, Scotland, falls under the industry category of public works.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those with experience in concrete repairs, steelwork, and maintenance of large structures. With a value of £50,000, businesses that can provide evidential examples of similar past projects, hold necessary insurance, and adhere to stringent quality and safety standards are well-positioned to compete. Companies with capabilities in environmental and safety management, and a history of successful subcontracting, could also find significant growth opportunities through participation in this procurement process. The project supports online submission and allows the use of electronic methods for ordering and invoicing, further broadening participation scope.

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Notice Title

Queens Bridge A93-03 Remedial Works

Notice Description

Queen's Bridge is a pre-stressed concrete bridge constructed in the 1960's carrying the A93 over the River Tay. A Principle Inspection in 2025 has raised a number of issues that need to be addressed over and above regular maintenance. These include crack repairs to underpass no. 1, cleaning and repainting steel beams in underpass no. 2, clearing of drainage system across the structure, resurfacing east expansion joint, clean and repaint tie rods in both abutments and small scale concrete repairs. The key requirement of the contract is the appointment of a Contractor able to carry out the required remedial works to the bridge.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's Bridge is a pre-stressed concrete bridge constructed in the 1960's carrying the A93 over the River Tay. A Principle Inspection in 2025 has raised a number of issues that need to be addressed over and above regular maintenance. These include crack repairs to underpass no. 1, cleaning and repainting steel beams in underpass no. 2, clearing of drainage system across the structure, resurfacing east expansion joint, clean and repaint tie rods in both abutments and small scale concrete repairs. The key requirement of the contract is the appointment of a Contractor able to carry out the required remedial works to the bridge.. The anticipated start date for the Contract is 27/07/26. The Contract works Completion Date is 25/09/26.

Renewal: The Council will have the option of extending the Contract using Compensation Events (CEs) under the NEC4 PSC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556399
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44212100 - Bridge

44212120 - Structures of bridges

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

45233320 - Foundation work for roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556399
    Queens Bridge A93-03 Remedial Works - Queen's Bridge is a pre-stressed concrete bridge constructed in the 1960's carrying the A93 over the River Tay. A Principle Inspection in 2025 has raised a number of issues that need to be addressed over and above regular maintenance. These include crack repairs to underpass no. 1, cleaning and repainting steel beams in underpass no. 2, clearing of drainage system across the structure, resurfacing east expansion joint, clean and repaint tie rods in both abutments and small scale concrete repairs. The key requirement of the contract is the appointment of a Contractor able to carry out the required remedial works to the bridge.

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