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title: "W737 - Contractor to provide a cost for the demolition of Darley Mills Bridge"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# W737 - Contractor to provide a cost for the demolition of Darley Mills Bridge

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b390b67-889e-416a-9c95-eff6c30c197e

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## Summary

Derby City Council has completed the procurement for the demolition of Darley Mills Bridge, situated in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The project falls under the "Road bridge construction work" category with a contract value of £15,000. The tender, identified as W737, employed a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. This process transitioned from the tender phase, which concluded on 10th January 2026, to the award phase initiated on 3rd February 2026 and finalised with contract activities set from 4th February to 27th March 2026.

This project presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in demolition and construction services, as demonstrated by the involvement of CAWARDEN Demolition Co Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses operating within the East Midlands can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio and engage with local government contracts. The focus on a direct procurement approach signifies potential for SMEs to secure government contracts without navigating complex competitive bidding processes.

## Notice

Contractor to provide a cost for the demolition of Darley Mills Bridge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70deda41-5e98-4cb1-9371-0c85a9b65c89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAWARDEN; CAWARDEN DEMOLITION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221111 - Road bridge construction work

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70deda41-5e98-4cb1-9371-0c85a9b65c89
- 13 Feb 2026 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70deda41-5e98-4cb1-9371-0c85a9b65c89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70deda41-5e98-4cb1-9371-0c85a9b65c89
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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