---
title: "Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge, Newport, South Wales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02de7f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge, Newport, South Wales

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02de7f

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## Summary

Newport City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge" project located in Newport, South Wales. The process was conducted using an open procedure method under the procurement category of engineering works and construction works, with a CPV code of 45220000. Originally initiated as a tender, the award was subsequently granted on 8 October 2025. The contract was awarded to VOLKERLASER LTD, commencing from 18 November 2022, for a contract value of £9,342,010.38. The procurement process utilised an OJEU tender via the etenderwales portal, with an emphasis on achieving the Most Economical Advantageous Tender (MEAT), focusing on both quality and price as evaluation criteria. The project is registered as complete and contains no further renewal options.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in large-scale restoration projects. Companies capable of delivering high-quality engineering repair services in line with stringent public procurement standards would find this tender conducive to business expansion. SMEs are especially encouraged, as reflected in the participation metrics from smaller enterprises. Furthermore, the project's community benefits scheme aligns with local economic and social regeneration goals, potentially making it an attractive contract for firms looking to contribute to sustainable development in the region.

## Notice

The provision of full engineering repair services for the Repair and Restoration of the Transporter Bridge

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open FTS (OJEU) tender via etenderwales website portal. Returned submissions via portal by the deadline. ESPD document assessed first to confirm suitability. Second stage will be assessed on the Most Economical Advantageous Tender (MEAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063141-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 24 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,342,010 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLKERLASER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063141-2025
- 8 Sep 2021 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022288-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://newportnorse.co.uk
- http://property.services@newportnorse.co.uk
- http://www.newport.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:263364-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0273

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