--- title: "Monkton Terrace Footbridge Parapet Replacement and General Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab297c8f-36da-47bb-b537-7d628ab456ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab297c8f-36da-47bb-b537-7d628ab456ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab297c8f-36da-47bb-b537-7d628ab456ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab297c8f-36da-47bb-b537-7d628ab456ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-19" --- # Monkton Terrace Footbridge Parapet Replacement and General Maintenance Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab297c8f-36da-47bb-b537-7d628ab456ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab297c8f-36da-47bb-b537-7d628ab456ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab297c8f-36da-47bb-b537-7d628ab456ca.json) ## Summary The South Tyneside Council has awarded a contract for the Monkton Terrace Footbridge Parapet Replacement and General Maintenance project. The contract, with an estimated value of £396,660, falls under the "Construction work for bridges" category. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 20, 2022, and the contract period is scheduled from April 17, 2023, to September 18, 2023. The buying organisation is South Tyneside Council, located in South Shields, England. This contract presents an opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry interested in bridge construction and maintenance works. Businesses well-suited to compete would need to offer services related to bridge construction, parapet replacements, concrete works, and deck waterproofing systems. The awarded supplier for this contract is MELDRUM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LIMITED. ## Notice The Monkton Terrace Footbridges were constructed in circa 1974. They comprise two separate structures supporting public footpaths. Each bridge sits either side of the Network Rail bridge (masonry arch) which carries the main carriageway of Monkton Terrace. The structures carry pedestrians and cyclists over two railway lines. The northern line is owned by Network Rail and carries goods traffic to and from the Shell Oil Refinery in Jarrow. The southern line is owned by Nexus Rail and forms part of the Pelaw to South Shields branch of the Tyne and Wear Metro. Initial works The following remedial works are proposed prior to commencing works on the East footbridge: o Erect pedestrian diversion signs o Prepare the site compound and secure the site o Ensure that Nexus Metro rail possession and permits are in place Main works The following remedial works are proposed for both of the footbridges: * Install rail protection measures to the footbridge. * Removal of existing parapets and cutting down of the sockets to below the surface of the existing reinforced concrete plinth. * Treating and repair of the voids within the concrete plinth, created from the removal of the parapet. * Extension of the existing concrete plinth (from 200mm to 300mm) to accommodate the new parapet connection details. * Installation of new surface mounted parapets, to both footbridges, which will be drilled and bolted down into the extended reinforced concrete upstand. * The deck waterproofing system, joints and surfacing will also be replaced and repaired as part of these works. * Miscellaneous maintenance repairs. * The works are to be undertaken following the installation of edge protection, which will be undertaken during overnight possessions of the Nexus Rail lines. Further possessions will be required for: o the re-pointing of the existing abutments and the removal of the edge protection. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0d0447-ad3a-49a2-acaa-10805e991987 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 18 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £396,660 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £396,660 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE33 2RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | South Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents | | Westminster constituency | South Shields | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MELDRUM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges ## Release History - 19 Apr 2023 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0d0447-ad3a-49a2-acaa-10805e991987 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af0d0447-ad3a-49a2-acaa-10805e991987 19th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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