--- title: "Expression of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-905dbc4b-d244-464c-9430-37e21b416c76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-905dbc4b-d244-464c-9430-37e21b416c76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-905dbc4b-d244-464c-9430-37e21b416c76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-905dbc4b-d244-464c-9430-37e21b416c76.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AMEY OW LIMITED" published: "2025-02-03" --- # Expression of Interest Buyer: AMEY OW LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-905dbc4b-d244-464c-9430-37e21b416c76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-905dbc4b-d244-464c-9430-37e21b416c76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-905dbc4b-d244-464c-9430-37e21b416c76.json) ## Summary The Government of The Bahamas, with funding support from the United Kingdom Export Funding (UKEF) and Citibank, is currently at the tender stage of the procurement process for the replacement of the Glass Window Bridge in Eleuthera. The initiative, managed by AMEY OW LIMITED based in Birmingham, is classified under the industry category of construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts, and subways (CPV code 45221000). This substantial infrastructure project, with an estimated contract value of £60,000,000, involves the construction of various prestressed beam spans, a secondary bridge to mitigate overtopping issues, retaining walls, and redevelopment work including a visitor centre. Interested contractors must submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) by 14 February 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1 July 2025 and continue until 1 July 2027. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large construction firms with expertise in bridge construction and substantial infrastructural developments. The scale and complexity of the project, alongside guaranteed funding backed by UKEF and Citibank, ensure that it is a lucrative undertaking for well-established companies capable of managing extensive engineering works. Businesses that excel in delivering large-scale construction projects within competitive and negotiated procurement environments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice The Government of The Bahamas is seeking an initial Expression of Interest (EOI) from contractor firms ("Applicants") to undertake the replacement of the Glass Window Bridge (Eleuthera). The Government of The Bahamas has agreed in principle, funding through the United Kingdom Export Funding (UKEF) facility, with 85% of the contract value guaranteed by 100% UKEF buyer credit and the remaining 15% from a commercial bilateral loan agreement. Both these elements will be provided by Citibank, selected as preferred lender by the Ministry of Finance. Citibank has received a signed mandate for the Glass Window Bridge financing. The proposed Glass Window Bridge is a substantial structure consisting of multiple spans made of prestressed beams, giving a total bridge span of 2118 ft (646m). These beams will be continuous over the piers with cast-in-place concrete diaphragms. Additionally, a 300 ft (91.4m) bridge is to be built north of the Glass Window Bridge to mitigate overtopping in that area and 335 ft (102.1m) of retaining walls, along with redevelopment work in the area including a visitor centre. Please note the publication has now gone 'live' in the Bonfire system - The Government of The Bahamas - Glass Window Bridge (Eleuthera)Please note the publication has now gone 'live' in the Bonfire system - The Government of The Bahamas - Glass Window Bridge (Eleuthera) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec357db1-04a8-4025-b519-426a816a71c3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | 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 | AMEY OW LIMITED | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways ## Release History - 3 Feb 2025 at 17:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec357db1-04a8-4025-b519-426a816a71c3 - 31 Jan 2025 at 08:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec357db1-04a8-4025-b519-426a816a71c3 - 29 Jan 2025 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec357db1-04a8-4025-b519-426a816a71c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec357db1-04a8-4025-b519-426a816a71c3 3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://bahamas.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/169924 Please click link to access "bonfire" procurement portal, follow instructions for registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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