--- title: "Town Gardens Footbridge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c10b01c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c10b01c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c10b01c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c10b01c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Town Gardens Footbridge Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c10b01c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c10b01c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c10b01c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Town Gardens Footbridge" project, part of the construction industry in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, having opened for expressions of interest and requiring submission of responses by 25th April 2016. The contract is set to begin on 5th September 2016 and will last approximately 8 weeks, concluding by 28th October 2016. The project involves the demolition and replacement of an existing Victorian footbridge with a new steel structure supported by concrete abutments, making it a significant undertaking in public infrastructure development. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses focused on construction and engineering works. Companies specialising in demolition, civil engineering, and bridge construction would be particularly well-suited to participate. The project requires skilled service providers with experience in managing similar public works, ensuring safe site operations and compliance with local regulations. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation while contributing to the infrastructure in Swindon, potentially leading to further contracts in the region. ## Notice Town Gardens Footbridge Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the demolition and removal of an existing Victorian Footbridge and replacement with a steel footbridge with hardwood timber parapets and deck supported on new reinforced concrete abutments and central pier. The works associated with Town Gardens Footbridge will include the following:- i) Establishment and maintenance of site access routes and site fencing. ii) Demolition of the existing footbridge comprising steel frame (2.35 tonnes) and reinforced concrete deck (6.2m3) and mass concrete foundations (6.5m3). iii) Excavation and backfilling to abutments and foundations. iv) Excavation for footpaths. v) Construction of a reinforced concrete pier on new reinforced concrete foundations. vi) Construction of 2nr reinforced concrete abutments on new reinforced concrete foundations. vii) Design, fabrication and installation of 2nr x 7.5m steel footbridges with hardwood timber parapets and decking. viii) Re-construction of bitmac footpaths to revised line and levels. ix) Cladding the abutments and central pier with reconstituted stone facing. Project Description The Town Gardens Footbridge contract comprises the demolition and removal of an existing Victorian Footbridge and replacement with a steel footbridge with hardwood timber parapets and deck supported on new reinforced concrete abutments and central pier. Town Gardens Footbridge is located in a formal public park off of Quarry Road and Westlecot Road in Old Town, Swindon. The approximate OS Grid Reference is 415190, 183473 Full details relating to the Works are provided in the tender documents. Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 8 weeks commencing 5th September 2016. The relevant tender documents are included within this project webpage as attachments. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 25th April 2016, 14.00GMT by hardcopy to Swindon Borough Council only (refer to the Invitation to Tender document) If you require any clarifications on the tender documents please submit these in writing via e-mail, including the project name clearly in the e-mail title, to Lynsey Brookfield at hppd@swindon.gov.uk by 18th April 2016, 12.00 GMT. The Council?s responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded as attachments on the project webpage attachments section. Therefore it is the Contractor?s responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications, as you will not be advised when updates have been made. In the event of difficulties downloading tender documents, please refer to the named contact Lynsey Brookfield at hppd@swindon.gov.uk. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. Additional information: All instructions to suppliers can be found on the advert and the advert attachments on the South West Portal. The South West Portal URL is https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ , the unique project ID for this opportunity is DN122078. In the event that you need to contact the Authority in relation to this opportunity please follow the instructions on the advert. All Additional Information about Delivery location can be found on the advert and the advert attachments on the South West Portal. The South West Portal URL is https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ , the unique project ID for this opportunity is DN122078. In the event that you need to contact the Authority in relation to this opportunity please follow the instructions on the advert. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf3eafb-1eaf-485e-99f8-e96c3b520251 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Sep 2016 - 28 Oct 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf3eafb-1eaf-485e-99f8-e96c3b520251 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaf3eafb-1eaf-485e-99f8-e96c3b520251 10th March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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