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title: "Avon Valley Bridge - Bearing options"
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# Avon Valley Bridge - Bearing options

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6702b75b-5539-463c-9d7e-378d88adeee3

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by South Gloucestershire Council, culminated in the award of a contract titled "Avon Valley Bridge - Bearing options" to Ramboll UK Limited. The contract, valued at £35,000, falls under the industry category of architectural and building-surveying services, with related classifications in technical and bridge inspection services. The project involves reviewing and inspecting the existing bearings of the Avon Valley Bridge on the A4174, bordering South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council. The award was announced on 16th July 2026, following the contract period that spanned from 18th August 2025 to 30th January 2026, having previously been tendered through the WECA PSF2 Framework.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, technical, and bridge inspection services. Companies well-suited to compete include those capable of providing detailed analysis and recommendations on infrastructure maintenance. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract attractive due to its suitability considerations. Such opportunities can lead to business growth by fostering long-term relationships with local councils and enhancing portfolios through strategic infrastructure projects.

## Notice

To cover the review of existing information and carry out site inspections to deduce the cause of bearing failure, recommend replacement or consider alternatives, and to recommend when other bearings require replacement. To take place at the Avon Valley Bridge that carries the A4174 dual carriageway bordering South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council. Contract awarded through the WECA PSF2 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95986134-568e-4a74-b552-fbc8c6f7f8ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | YATE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell |
| Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAMBOLL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95986134-568e-4a74-b552-fbc8c6f7f8ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95986134-568e-4a74-b552-fbc8c6f7f8ae
  16th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southglos.gov.uk

## Provenance

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