--- title: "Culvert Repair Works, Choats Road, Barking" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f40c7a53-5fd9-4a90-81a0-b310ad32ab34" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f40c7a53-5fd9-4a90-81a0-b310ad32ab34" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f40c7a53-5fd9-4a90-81a0-b310ad32ab34.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f40c7a53-5fd9-4a90-81a0-b310ad32ab34.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM" published: "2025-06-16" --- # Culvert Repair Works, Choats Road, Barking Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f40c7a53-5fd9-4a90-81a0-b310ad32ab34 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f40c7a53-5fd9-4a90-81a0-b310ad32ab34) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f40c7a53-5fd9-4a90-81a0-b310ad32ab34.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is currently seeking a contractor for the "Culvert Repair Works" on Choats Road in Barking, London. This contract, valued at £750,000, falls under the category of "works" specifically relating to culvert elements and is classified under CPV codes 44132000 and 45221220. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 21 July 2025. This open procedure is directed at SMEs and VCSEs, with the work scheduled to begin on 4 August 2025 and conclude by 19 December 2025. Key focus is on design, pre-design, and construction phases involving a GRP culvert lining solution. This procurement presents significant opportunities for specialised construction firms, particularly those with expertise in culvert repair and environmental compliance. Companies well-versed in providing innovative and sustainable construction solutions will benefit from the requirement to design and install a GRP lining, making this a lucrative option for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in London's infrastructure sector. Given the open procurement method, there is equal opportunity for a wide range of contractors to compete, fostering potential business growth for both well-established companies and emerging SMEs. ## Notice The Choats Road culvert structure consists of a twin bore corrugated steel Armco type culvert Located on Choats Road in Barking, London. Each of the culverts is 36.6m long, with a width of approximately 2.8m and height of 1.5m. The culvert has structurally failed at sections along its length. Due to the nature of the failure a road load restriction (7.5tonnes) has been put in place to minimise the risk to the public. The Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to design and install a GRP culvert lining solution that will restore capacity to the culvert.A comprehensive solution that meets all requirements is being sought. The works involves a Pre-design Phase, Design Phase and Construction Phase. The tenderers will complete the Pre-design Phase and Design Phase of the works before commencing the Construction Phase of the works. In the Pre-design Phase, the contractor is required to undertake a survey of the culvert to confirm its dimensions and the nature of the construction of the river bed. A Flood Risk Activity Permit for this work has already been granted by the Environment Agency. During the Design Phase, the contractor must provide design and construction information for the Council's Phase 2 Flood Risk Activity Permit application which would enable procurement of necessary permissions from the Environment Agency, and prepare an approved AIP for the Choats Road Culvert strengthening per DMRB CG300. They must also deliver detailed designs, specifications, certificates, and temporary works design based on the AIP once approved. During the Construction Phase, the contractor is required to cleaning the culvert, install a GRP lining, manage site preliminaries, provide temporary works, and conducting pre- and post-installation surveys. During the works the contractor is required to provide reasonable access to the client and appointed agents to undertake environmental surveys in support of Environment Agency Permit applications ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/594899c4-e060-4bc8-a348-45188940062c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM | | Locality | BARKING | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG11 7LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering | | Local authority | Barking and Dagenham | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Barking | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44132000 - Culvert elements - 45221220 - Culverts ## Release History - 16 Jun 2025 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/594899c4-e060-4bc8-a348-45188940062c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/594899c4-e060-4bc8-a348-45188940062c 16th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://lbbd.bravosolution.co.uk Tender Documents Available - http://www.lbbd.gov.uk Link to London Borough of Barking and Dagenham ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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