--- title: "Drypool Bridge Strengthening and Repair Works - MAIN WORKS TENDER" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03832e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03832e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03832e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03832e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HULL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-18" --- # Drypool Bridge Strengthening and Repair Works - MAIN WORKS TENDER Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03832e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03832e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03832e.json) ## Summary The "Drypool Bridge Strengthening and Repair Works - MAIN WORKS TENDER" involves significant construction efforts for the Drypool Bridge in Kingston upon Hull. Managed by Hull City Council, this contract has been awarded to Esh Construction Limited. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract is classified under the "Bridge renewal construction work" industry category and is valued at £6,496,510.72. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract period set from 19th May 2025 to 17th June 2026. This project is located in the UKE11 region, and the procurement method was part of the YORcivil3 – North and East Framework, utilising the direct award via rotation with LOT 3. This tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in bridge and structural renewal work. Companies seeking to expand in the infrastructure sector can gain valuable experience and visibility through participation in such high-profile projects. While Esh Construction Limited has been directly appointed, the underlying framework provides numerous opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in future related projects. The focus on selective procurement methods indicates a potential for collaboration and subcontracting opportunities with the primary contractor, allowing businesses to grow their capabilities and network within the industry. ## Notice Drypool Bridge, Kingston upon Hull, Strengthening and Repair Works. Main works requirements as detailed in the Contract documentation. Kingston upon Hull City Council has appointed Esh Construction Limited to undertake the works related to the strengthening and repairs of Drypool bridge, Kingston Upon Hull, as particularly defined in the Scope. The opportunity was advertised from the YORcivil3 - North and East Framework using the Direct award via rotation with LOT 3 . The works tender is a restricted procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract period is from 19th May 2025 until 17th June 2026. The Authority has estimated the value of the Contract to be PS6,496,510.72 ### Lot Information Civil Engineering Works up to PS750,000 Drypool Bridge, Kingston upon Hull, Strengthening and Repair Works. Main works requirements as detailed in the Contract documentation. Kingston upon Hull City Council has appointed Esh Construction Limited to undertake the services related to the strengthening and repairs of Drypool bridge, Kingston Upon Hull, as particularly defined in the Scope. The opportunity was advertised from the YORcivil3 - North and East Framework using the Direct award via rotation with LOT 3 . The works tender is a restricted procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract period is from 19th May 2025 until 17th June 2026. The Authority has estimated the value of the Contract to be PS6,496,510.72 Options: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire. Civil Engineering Works over PS750,000 to PS4,000,000 Framework for construction works PS750,000 to PS4,000,000. Additional information: Some projects may receive financial contributions from European Union Funds. Options: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire. Civil Engineering Works over PS4,000,000 to PS10,000,000 Framework for Construction works over PS4,000,000 to PS10,000,000. Additional information: Some projects may receive financial contributions from European Union Funds Options: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire. Surfacing Works Framework for construction works, mainly Surfacing and associated works. Additional information: Some projects may receive financial contributions from European Union Funds. Options: The framework has an option to extend for a further period of 2 years to allow the appointed contractors adequate time to recoup their significant initial investment in establishing processes and procedures that will deliver the improvements that the clients are seeking through this framework. These include Economic Regeneration,Carbon and Waste Reduction, Training and Employment initiatives, training of their staff to new ways of working, BIM,the Construction Playbook and Construction Innovation Hub Value toolkit. In addition there will be significant investment required from clients in undertaking the selection and evaluation process, and in particular the training of their staff and consultants to new ways of working.The partnering and collaborative working objectives that will form part of this framework may only be capable of being realised over longer periods of time than 4 years, not least because a number of public sector bodies may only start using this framework when their existing arrangements expire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057893-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £445,000,000 | | Lots value | £445,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £71,696,511 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HULL CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | BEVERLEY | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU17 9BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of, TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 18 | | Supplier names | APPLEBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION; BREHENY CIVIL ENGINEERING; BRITCON (UK; C R REYNOLDS; COLAS; DSD CONSTRUCTION; ERIC WRIGHT CIVIL ENGINEERING; ESH CONSTRUCTION; EUROVIA INFRASTRUCTURE; GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION; J N BENTLEY; JACKSON CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP; OCTAVIUS INFRASTRUCTURE; PBS CONSTRUCTION (NORTH EAST; RAINTON CONSTRUCTION; THOMAS BOW; TILBURY DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION; WRIGHT CIVIL ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45221110 - Bridge construction work - 45221111 - Road bridge construction work - 45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work - 45300000 - Building installation work - 45400000 - Building completion work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057893-2025 - 11 Jul 2024 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021187-2024 - 25 Aug 2023 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025170-2023 - 10 Nov 2022 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031888-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ada.org.uk/idb_members_map.html - http://www.citizensadvice.co.uk/ - http://www.eastriding.gov.uk - http://www.eshgroup.co.uk - http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs - http://www.humberbridge.co.uk/ - http://www.police.uk/?view=force_sites - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - https://www.hospiceuk.org/about-hospice-care/find-a-hospice - https://www.hull.gov.uk/ - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104102 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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