--- title: "Re-painting of footbridge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d26d0d9d-547c-4639-80c7-127a4e3bec11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d26d0d9d-547c-4639-80c7-127a4e3bec11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d26d0d9d-547c-4639-80c7-127a4e3bec11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d26d0d9d-547c-4639-80c7-127a4e3bec11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2018-11-08" --- # Re-painting of footbridge Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d26d0d9d-547c-4639-80c7-127a4e3bec11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d26d0d9d-547c-4639-80c7-127a4e3bec11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d26d0d9d-547c-4639-80c7-127a4e3bec11.json) ## Summary The public procurement process involves Ashford Borough Council seeking bids for the re-painting of a footbridge over the East Stour River, located between Ashford International Station and Newtown Road in Kent. This project falls under the industry category of painting work, with an associated budget of £30,000. The tender period is set to end on 29th November 2018, and while the main contract period is proposed to begin on 1st April 2019, this date is negotiable with the successful contractor. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing a wide array of contractors to participate. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and painting services, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Contractors that possess experience in managing environmental considerations, such as obtaining necessary permits and ensuring pollution control during contract execution, will be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will also engage in site-specific planning to meet the project specifications adequately, fostering potential growth avenues within this market segment. ## Notice Re-painting of footbridge over East Stour River on footpath between the International Station (domestic side) and Newtown Road, Ashford, Kent. The council wishes to procure a contractor to repaint a footbridge over the East Stour River. The footbridge is situated on a footpath between Ashford International Station (domestic side) and Newtown Road, Ashford, Kent. In addition to the painting operation, the scope of the works will include the removal of the existing paint surface, surface cleaning and preparation of the structure for painting. Additionally, the successful contractor will be required to ensure that no pollutants arising from the operations are allowed to contaminate the East Stour River, the surrounding land or become airborne for the duration of the works. The successful contractor will also be required to liaise with the Environment Agency to obtain permits necessary for the intended methodology of works, for example, erection of a temporary structure over the River East Stour. Additionally, liaison with Network Rail will be required due to the proximity of the rail network. Location of the work area is given in this document. However, the successful contractor will be required to visit the site to determine the requirements in terms of labour and materials in order to deliver services in line with the specification and also produce a site specific methodology for the works. The start date of April 2019 is proposed only, and will be negotiated with the successful contractor. Additional information: Procurement documents can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde3a211-3bc6-4239-b1a2-4d2b3beb7cf8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 19 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN23 1PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45442100 - Painting work ## Release History - 8 Nov 2018 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde3a211-3bc6-4239-b1a2-4d2b3beb7cf8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fde3a211-3bc6-4239-b1a2-4d2b3beb7cf8 8th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ Kent Business Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.ashford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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