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title: "ROW River Cale Wincanton Footbridge Improvements (2691)"
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# ROW River Cale Wincanton Footbridge Improvements (2691)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df6b0f4b-e489-4cc7-a7f8-06a915eab176

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is seeking tenders for the "ROW River Cale Wincanton Footbridge Improvements" project, which involves the removal and disposal of a 13.5m footbridge and its foundations, and the installation of a new bridge over the River Cale, located south of Wincanton. This construction work falls under the category of works and has a budget of £25,000. The tender period is open until 26 July 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 20 August 2019 and run for one year. Tenders must be submitted via the Supplying the Southwest portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction industry, particularly those specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure projects. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in footbridge construction, demolition, and related works. Engaging in this project could enable firms to enhance their portfolios, build relationships with local authorities, and contribute to community infrastructure in the South West region of England.

## Notice

Remove and disposal of 13.5m footbridge and foundations, supply and install new standard foundations and standard 13.5m footbridge over River Cale south of Wincanton. Footpath forms part of nationally promoted route Monarchs Way. Tenders to be submitted via Supplying the Southwest portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfe7e45-403c-4e6b-9ebd-33d2e12d925b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2019 - 19 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2019 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfe7e45-403c-4e6b-9ebd-33d2e12d925b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfe7e45-403c-4e6b-9ebd-33d2e12d925b
  12th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Supplying the southwest

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