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title: "Q20516 - Ashton Canal Bridge"
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# Q20516 - Ashton Canal Bridge

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0c1bf22-7aec-4906-ba80-f4b5cf7893a1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Ashton Canal Bridge, under the Victoria Northern Eastern Gateway Scheme Phase 3, involves the Manchester City Council as the buying organisation. This project, classified under "Construction work" (CPV code 45000000), encompasses the construction of a new bridge and access ramps over the Ashton Canal at New Islington. The procurement utilised a restricted procedure, indicative of a selective procurement method. The tender process concluded with the award stage, with significant dates including the tender submission deadline until 26th February 2024, contract commencement on 29th April 2024, and completion on 11th October 2024. With an estimated contract value of £1,500,000 GBP, the work is set to positively impact various regions across the United Kingdom, spanning from Scotland to Northern Ireland and several areas in between.

This opportunity provides substantial growth prospects for construction firms, particularly those classified as SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and supported by VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) standards, given the project's focus on inclusivity. The award was granted to A E Yates, a potential exemplar for similar businesses looking to engage with public tendering opportunities. For businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure, such projects represent a chance to enhance their portfolio, expand into public sector contracts, and fortify relationships with local authorities like Manchester City Council.

## Notice

The works are referred to as Victoria Northern Eastern Gateway Scheme Phase 3 - Ashton Canal Bridge. Scope of Works comprises the construction of a new bridge and access ramps over the Ashton Canal at New Islington.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6653e62-49ec-43a5-be98-1dab17876a04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,664,624 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A E YATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6653e62-49ec-43a5-be98-1dab17876a04
- 18 Apr 2024 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f0a46d-2961-4ed0-901e-dd5f99905f61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6653e62-49ec-43a5-be98-1dab17876a04
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f0a46d-2961-4ed0-901e-dd5f99905f61
  18th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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