--- title: "Forth Bridge Walk Experience On-Bridge Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032509" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032509" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032509.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032509.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD" published: "2022-03-22" --- # Forth Bridge Walk Experience On-Bridge Works Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032509 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032509) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032509.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Forth Bridge Walk Experience On-Bridge Works" was initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, focusing on construction work for bridges in the United Kingdom. This procurement, which is in the Award stage, follows a limited method and involves Early Contractor Involvement services for planning the design and build of a public walkway on the iconic Forth Bridge. The contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited, with a potential project value of approximately £7 million. The contract was signed on 22nd March 2022, following earlier efforts that led to the termination of a combined contract due to lack of bids within the initial funding envelope. The next phase for the Off-Bridge works will be advertised soon through a Prior Information Notice (PIN). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those with specialised knowledge in bridge work or large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies that could benefit from this procurement include those offering design and build services, engineering consultancy, or those experienced in managing complex safety risks on major structures. As the procurement progresses to the design and build phases, there will be additional contract opportunities, making it essential for businesses in this domain to engage and prepare to compete for forthcoming tenders. ## Notice A procurement event commenced in Summer 2020 for a single design and build contract covering a visitor reception (Off-Bridge) and public walk way (On-Bridge) on the Forth Bridge. No bids within the available and advertised funding envelope were received and the procurement was terminated. Consequently the procurement is being awarded as two separate packages covering the On and Off Bridge work. This is a contract for Early Contractor Involvement services to assist with planning for the design and build of the On-Bridge works only. A decision has been made to award this to the contractor who holds the separate bridge maintenance contract. They have a unique understanding of the safety risks to the workforce on this structure. There is an option within for the contractor to progress from the ECI phase to full design and build, if instructed this is anticipated to be valued at approximately PS7m. The contract for the design and build of the Off-Bridge works will be procured via Find a Tender commencing with a PIN inviting interested parties to attend an engagement session. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a contract for Early Contractor Involvement services to assist with planning for the design and build of a walkway on the Forth Bridge which is open to the public. There is an option within for the contractor to progress from the ECI phase to full design and build, if instructed this is anticipated to be valued at approximately PS7m. Options: Option 1 - Design and Build ### Procurement Information A procurement event commenced in Summer 2020 for a single design and build contract covering a visitor reception (Off-Bridge) and public walk way (On-Bridge) on the Forth Bridge. No bids within the available and advertised funding envelope were received and the procurement was terminated. Consequently the procurement is being awarded as two separate packages covering the On and Off Bridge work. This is a contract for Early Contractor Involvement services to assist with planning for the design and build of the On-Bridge works only. A decision has been made to award this to the contractor who holds the separate bridge maintenance contract. They have a unique understanding of the safety risks to the workforce on this structure. There is an option within for the contractor to progress from the ECI phase to full design and build, if instructed this is anticipated to be valued at approximately PS7m. The contract for the design and build of the Off-Bridge works will be procured via Find a Tender commencing with a PIN inviting interested parties to attend an engagement session. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007791-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £7,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Regent's Park | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges ## Release History - 22 Mar 2022 at 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007791-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.networkrail.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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