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title: "Bailey Bridge - A46 Newark Bypass Scheme"
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# Bailey Bridge - A46 Newark Bypass Scheme

Buyer: SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72dea7e7-2fdb-4442-bfcf-8eff9883a17c

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## Summary

Skanska Construction UK Limited is currently in the planning stage for the Bailey Bridge - A46 Newark Bypass Scheme, a major infrastructure project located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement involves the construction of a temporary Bailey bridge over the River Trent to facilitate access to the Nether Lock Viaduct piers, necessary for the widening of a 6.5km stretch of the A46 to a dual carriageway. The scheme is classified under CPV codes 44212110 (Bridge sections), 45221110 (Bridge construction work), and 45233292 (Installation of safety equipment). The engagement end date for the market engagement notice is set for 7th February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in bridge construction and infrastructure development, particularly those capable of providing budget pricing information for large-scale projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to express their interest by completing the attached Expression of Interest form and sending it to Tom Goodwin at Skanska. This engagement can lead to potential contracts and collaboration with prominent industry players like National Highways, thereby fostering business growth and expanding professional networks. Ideal candidates are those experienced in similar works and capable of providing relevant documentation, including case studies and prequalification certificates.

## Notice

The A46 Newark Bypass is a complex major infrastructure improvement scheme being developed by National Highways to widen a 6.5km stretch of the A46 to dual carriageway from the Farndon Roundabout to the Winthorpe Roundabout. Skanska are currently preparing the scheme budget for National Highways, and wish to engage with the supply chain to support this budget pricing exercise. To facilitate access to the Nether Lock Vaiduct piers, a temporary bailey bridge is required to span the River Trent, to enable access for construction plant, machinery and materials including Piling Rigs, Cranes, Steel Bridge Spans etc. Additional information: If you would like to register your interest in this opportunity, and would be willing to provide budget pricing information to support the overall scheme budget, please complete the attached Expression of Interest form and email to tom.goodwin@skanska.co.uk Please ensure your email subject contains the reference 0100.20 - Bailey Bridge. Please also include the requested attachments, including company brochure, case studues of similar works, and any Common Assessment Standard (CAS) Certificates for prequalification if available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834f078d-afa2-4a27-9ef0-d12a42b8896b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD25 7GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Three Rivers |
| Electoral ward | Leavesden |
| Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44212110 - Bridge sections
- 45221110 - Bridge construction work
- 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 11:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834f078d-afa2-4a27-9ef0-d12a42b8896b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834f078d-afa2-4a27-9ef0-d12a42b8896b
  27th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b151ce11-3efd-4ee8-a414-d26ebf1c122c
  Expression of Interest Form

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/east-midlands/a46-newark-bypass/

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