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title: "Gasworks Pipe Bridge - Refurbishment"
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# Gasworks Pipe Bridge - Refurbishment

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-501c7ed0-d942-43f7-8084-a58a9b720d1f

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council has awarded the contract for the refurbishment of the Gasworks Pipe Bridge to B & M McHugh Ltd. The procurement process was initiated through an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for refurbishment works on the bridge, which was built in 1927. The contract value is £927,423.84, with a contract period starting on 22nd March 2023 and ending on 5th June 2024. The bridge refurbishment scope includes repair and strengthening services, deck panel installation, painting removal, parapet repairs, and abutment repair.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those involved in bridge renewal construction works. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, is suitable for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The tender, classified under "Construction work" and "Bridge renewal construction work," involves open procurement through an Open Procedure. Businesses interested should note the tender deadline of 18th November 2022 for submission of bids and the contract period starting from 1st January 2023 until 1st July 2025.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (and the associated draft Contract and documents) (ITT) relates to the procurement of refurbishment works to the Gasworks Pipe Bridge. The Isis Gasworks Footbridge (also known as the Gasworks Pipe Bridge) crosses the river Thames between Friars Wharf and Baltic Wharf, Oxford (Eastings:451134 Northings: 205625). Please note that this bridge was built in 1927 by Head Wrightson & Co. Ltd to carry pipes across the River Thames. The structure was modified in the 1970s to accommodate a public footpath with stairs - on the north side only - and ramps on either side. In summary (details of the works required is included in our Specification, attached to this ITT) the scope of works includes: A. The repair and strengthening services for the deteriorated steelwork throughout the Bridge; B. The removal and safe disposal of existing concrete deck planks including of the supporting steel angles and the installation of new fibre reinforced polymer deck panels C. the removal of dilapidated painting and repainting; D. The repairs or replacement of the existing bridge parapet; E. The repair of the bridge abutments. F. The installation of Lockable access doors to the rooms behind the existing bridge abutments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e040c2e7-b6fc-4820-9dde-f7f5f6fd3055 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2023 - 5 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £927,423 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | B & M MCHUGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2023 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e040c2e7-b6fc-4820-9dde-f7f5f6fd3055
- 20 Oct 2022 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fde4248-ea49-413b-8603-1e3c8b89904f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e040c2e7-b6fc-4820-9dde-f7f5f6fd3055
  27th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fde4248-ea49-413b-8603-1e3c8b89904f
  20th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=06e78824-9250-ed11-811a-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxford.gov.uk

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