--- title: "Woburn BBM Scheme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca90efc6-2f8e-4665-9347-ea7a6eb23c5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca90efc6-2f8e-4665-9347-ea7a6eb23c5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca90efc6-2f8e-4665-9347-ea7a6eb23c5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca90efc6-2f8e-4665-9347-ea7a6eb23c5f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "J MURPHY & SONS LIMITED" published: "2025-08-13" --- # Woburn BBM Scheme Buyer: J MURPHY & SONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca90efc6-2f8e-4665-9347-ea7a6eb23c5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca90efc6-2f8e-4665-9347-ea7a6eb23c5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca90efc6-2f8e-4665-9347-ea7a6eb23c5f.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Woburn BBM Scheme" involves the construction of a new footbridge to replace the existing Woburn Road Foot Crossing situated on the Bletchley and Bedford Midland Line. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with J Murphy & Sons Limited serving as the buying organisation. Classified under the construction industry, the project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th August 2025, followed by the expected start of the main contract works in January 2025 and completion by 27th March 2026. The procurement process outlines works including stakeholder consultation, fabrication, installation, and site preparation, with a proposed budget of up to £1,000,000 GBP. This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in construction work and infrastructure development. Companies with expertise in engineering, fabrication, and site management will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The procurement method invites firms capable of handling both temporary and permanent works, offering a robust platform to showcase their technical and project management skills. Engaging in this project could enhance bidders’ portfolios in the public sector construction domain and foster connections with established firms such as J Murphy & Sons Limited. By participating, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach within the UK’s infrastructure projects. ## Notice The Main Contract works is for the construction of a new footbridge (BBM 9G Woburn Road footbridge bridge) to facilitate the decommissioning of the current Woburn Road Foot Crossing. The current Foot Crossing is situated on the Bletchley and Bedford Midland Line (BBM) @ 14m 10245Yds. The scope of the works is the construction of the new bridge and associated works as per the current draft AFCs. The works to be carried out include but not limited to the list below: 1. Consultation with stakeholders to agree the level of welfare provision, access arrangements, service diversions and other works necessary to enable commencement of the works. 2. Procurement and fabrication of columns, steps, intermediate landing areas and main span of the footbridge, as well as, waterproofing and footway surfacing of the of the new structure. 3. Design and construction of any temporary works require to complete scope. 4. Undertaking of enabling works to create a worksite suitable for the works. 5. Diversion of the existing drainage ditch, into a new piped system for a total of up to 40lm, complete with Soluform Pre-filled concrete bag works headwalls on either end. 6. Construction of the piled foundation & pile caps either side of the railway lines to support the installation of the new steel Circular Hollow Section (CHS) columns 7. Construction of landing areas for access/egress onto and off steps 8. Installation of CHS columns, steps, intermediate landing areas and main span of the footbridge. 9. Installation of spider plate for future bonding provision. 10. Closure of existing foot crossing. 11. Installation of new boundary fence. 12. Installation of new footpaths on approach to structure. The indicative stating date for the Main Contract Works is January 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6f27c7-4dd7-4c84-81eb-5ccd7fe14966 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | J MURPHY & SONS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW5 1TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Kentish Town North | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 13 Aug 2025 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6f27c7-4dd7-4c84-81eb-5ccd7fe14966 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6f27c7-4dd7-4c84-81eb-5ccd7fe14966 13th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=97987146 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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