--- title: "Earley Station Footbridge Refurbishment Work" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-875f0208-e092-4525-a5f7-5626ac3b7f88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-875f0208-e092-4525-a5f7-5626ac3b7f88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875f0208-e092-4525-a5f7-5626ac3b7f88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875f0208-e092-4525-a5f7-5626ac3b7f88.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-16" --- # Earley Station Footbridge Refurbishment Work Buyer: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-875f0208-e092-4525-a5f7-5626ac3b7f88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-875f0208-e092-4525-a5f7-5626ac3b7f88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875f0208-e092-4525-a5f7-5626ac3b7f88.json) ## Summary Wokingham Borough Council is seeking tenders for the refurbishment and "like for like" replacement of the Earley Station footbridge ramps and refurbishment of the aging bridge elements, under a Design and Build Contract approach. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 25 April 2025. The project is valued at £2,650,000 GBP and will be located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract is part of the industry category "Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways" (CPV code 45221000). The construction period is scheduled from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026. The footbridge spans between the districts of Woodley and Earley and serves as a bridleway from Woodley to the south of Earley Railway Station. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sector, particularly those with expertise in bridge refurbishment and replacement projects. The Design and Build Contract model allows for streamlined project delivery, offering a competitive edge to firms that can manage both design and construction seamlessly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making this an attractive opportunity for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with Wokingham Borough Council. The project not only promises substantial business growth but also contributes to the improvement of local infrastructure. ## Notice Wokingham Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of "like for like" replacement of the Earley Station footbridge ramps and refurbishment of the aging bridge elements. The project will be delivered under a Design and Build Contract. This contract approach aims to streamline the project delivery process by combining design and construction responsibilities under a single contractor. The Footbridge spans between the districts of Woodley to the north and Earley to the south and carries a bridleway from Woodley along the boundary of Highwood Nature Reserve to the south of Earley Railway Station. The bridge is owned and maintained by Wokingham Borough Council (WBC). The date of original date of construction is circa 1971 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c960e32-de00-495f-b865-31a34f63af14 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,650,000 | | 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 | WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WOKINGHAM | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG40 1BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Wokingham | | Electoral ward | Emmbrook | | Westminster constituency | Wokingham | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways - 45221113 - Footbridge construction work ## Release History - 16 Apr 2025 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c960e32-de00-495f-b865-31a34f63af14 - 3 Mar 2025 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7656e5d-efc8-4cde-a0ae-abf74c652d17 - 21 Feb 2025 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53bbaae1-04cd-468e-94cd-6288d1b7b909 - 21 Feb 2025 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/733960ce-e528-43e2-adbb-5267d516d40c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c960e32-de00-495f-b865-31a34f63af14 16th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7656e5d-efc8-4cde-a0ae-abf74c652d17 3rd March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53bbaae1-04cd-468e-94cd-6288d1b7b909 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/733960ce-e528-43e2-adbb-5267d516d40c 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wokingham.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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