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title: "ROW River Ding Footbridge (845)"
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# ROW River Ding Footbridge (845)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6e762d4-7b8a-46ca-a116-4b521a7778e2

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the replacement of the ROW River Ding Footbridge located near Broadway in South Somerset. This contract, valued at £35,000, is managed by Somerset County Council, with an award date of 7th June 2019. The procurement method utilised for this project was the open procedure, and the relevant tender period concluded on 15th March 2019. Work is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2019 and is expected to be completed by 30th October 2020. The contract falls under the 'Structures and parts of structures' category in the works sector.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the construction and infrastructure market. Businesses specialising in structural works, metal fabrication, or timber construction, particularly those with experience in bridge construction or similar projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such projects not only allows for the expansion of project portfolios but also enhances reputation and credibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Replacement of a footbridge over the River Ding near Broadway in South Somerset. The footbridge is on public footpath CH 2/3, in the Parish of Broadway. The bridge is constructed of 2 main steel beams, steel diagonal cross bracing and steel angular upright parapet supports. The bridge is clad in softwood timber including 2 bearers along the main beams, deck boards, two handrails on both sides of the bridge and step over stiles at both ends. The bridge sits on concrete pads and is held in place by poured concrete over the main beams. The southern pad includes 4 number sleeper steps set in concrete. The steels are painted black. The age of the bridge is unknown.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19df2d6-3044-4745-9551-1427da0562d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANDMARC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2019 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19df2d6-3044-4745-9551-1427da0562d5
- 21 Feb 2019 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0ce5f9-6428-4edc-a7c8-ea87f3e5b3fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d19df2d6-3044-4745-9551-1427da0562d5
  7th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b0ce5f9-6428-4edc-a7c8-ea87f3e5b3fd
  21st February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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