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title: "Tintern Wireworks Bridge - Strengthening and Refurbishment"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Tintern Wireworks Bridge - Strengthening and Refurbishment

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d021d73-98aa-4385-879c-bb9bf3a6763e

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Tintern Wireworks Bridge - Strengthening and Refurbishment" project, located along the A466 near Tintern Abbey, England. This construction work falls under the industry category of general construction, specifically focusing on bridge renewal and structural improvements. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender period running from 8th April 2022 to 24th May 2022, and the contract anticipated to be awarded on 10th June 2022. Work is expected to commence on 24th June 2022, with a completion deadline set for 3rd March 2023. The indicative contract value is approximately £1.7 million and the procurement method involves a single stage (Open Procedure) using the NEC4 ECC Option A form of contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in bridge construction and refurbishment. Businesses with experience in delivering large-scale structural projects, including the installation of steel beams, repainting, and masonry works, are well-suited to compete. The engagement event scheduled for 14th April 2022 will provide potential bidders with further insights, while smaller enterprises may find this project beneficial as the suitability criteria indicates that SMEs are encouraged to apply.

## Notice

This advert is intended to notify potential suppliers of the tender for Tintern Wireworks Bridge Strengthening and Refurbishment. The site is located along A466 near Tintern Abbey crossing River Wye. The objective of the works is to Strengthen and refurbish the bridge. This contract is looking for a Principal Contractor to deliver the construction phase of this project. Construction Phase key Deliverables are as follows: * Install ties using pattress plate/rod system to the west wingwalls and abutment * Install full encapsulation system around the bridge * Grit blasting and re-painting * Repointing of the masonry walls * Install new steel beams and associated works (including preparation of the piers/abutments and welding operations) A summary of the outline programme for the scheme is shown below: Tender period: Friday 8th April 2022 to Tuesday 24th May 2022 Award: 10th June 2022 Anticipated Works Start Date: 24th June 2022 site access Completion: 3rd March 2023 Indicative Value: Approx. PS1.7M The proposed procurement route will be a single stage (Open Procedure) using the NEC4 ECC form of Contract, Option A Priced Contract with Activity Schedule. Full details will be available in the tender pack that we advertised on Friday 8th April 2022. An introduction to this scheme will be provided at a supplier engagement event that will be held as a Microsoft Teams telecon on; Thursday 14th April 2022: 10:00hrs to 11:30hrs To join this telecon please confirm attendance via the messages function of the Pro-Contact advert and provide email addresses of attendees. If those unable to join this telecon, the presentation will be uploaded, and web-link circulated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef10012b-296d-4680-ba3c-f7020906774c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2022 - 10 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44212000 - Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221110 - Bridge construction work
- 45221111 - Road bridge construction work
- 45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef10012b-296d-4680-ba3c-f7020906774c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef10012b-296d-4680-ba3c-f7020906774c
  7th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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