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title: "Footbridge across River Allen, Wimborne"
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# Footbridge across River Allen, Wimborne

Buyer: CHRISTCHURCH AND EAST DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2a1e752-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Christchurch and East Dorset Council as the buyer for the construction of a pedestrian footbridge across the River Allen in Wimborne. This project, known as "Footbridge across River Allen, Wimborne," falls under the construction industry category and is classified as an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 31 May 2016, with the contract period running from 27 June 2016 to 27 November 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £259,861, was granted to Avon Construction Ltd on 28 July 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction, particularly those specialising in structural products and bridge works. Companies that can provide comprehensive services related to design, supply, and construction will be well-suited to compete. As the awarding body prioritises quality and compliance in project execution, there is potential for growth and partnership with local authorities for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The proposed new pedestrian footbridge is to be located in the heart of Wimborne Minster (at NGR 401140 99960) in the floodplain of the River Allen. It will span from the open space adjacent to the Wimborne Waitrose supermarket, known as Riverside Park, across to the paved Crown Mead Shopping Centre. East Dorset District Council (EDDC) is project managing the design, procurement and installation of the Works. The Works are for the design, supply and construction of the new footbridge, including foundations, access ramp/steps and associated ancillary Works to reconfigure the adjoining areas

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28033ac2-7675-4efb-b50b-ec7f5782d51d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £259,861 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,861 |
| 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 | CHRISTCHURCH AND EAST DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHRISTCHURCH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH23 1AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Christchurch Town |
| Westminster constituency | Christchurch |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44200000 - Structural products
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28033ac2-7675-4efb-b50b-ec7f5782d51d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28033ac2-7675-4efb-b50b-ec7f5782d51d
  28th July 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4b377073-3112-e611-8112-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dorsetforyou.com/

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