--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Refurbishment of the Higher Woodhill Viaduct" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050746" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050746" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050746.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050746.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY" published: "2025-09-25" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Refurbishment of the Higher Woodhill Viaduct Buyer: METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050746 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050746) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050746.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the refurbishment of the Higher Woodhill Viaduct has been orchestrated by the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. Located in Bury, UK, the project falls under the construction industry category and involves substantial works to sustain the East Lancashire Railway infrastructure over the River Irwell. The process has progressed to the contract award stage, concluding with COATING SERVICES LIMITED as the chosen supplier. The open competition procurement method was utilised, signifying a transparent and competitive tendering process. This contract was active from 18th July 2025 and is set to end on 31st December 2025. A budget allocation of £1,100,000 (GBP) was established for this refurbishment, delivering works primarily in the UKD3 region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in construction and infrastructure projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities in such tenders due to the structured division into lots, which often favours scalable project delivery. Businesses well-versed in undertaking comprehensive refurbishment projects will be suited to similar tenders, especially if they excel in delivering quality and cost-efficiency under an open competition framework. Participation in processes executed by public authorities, like the Metropolitan borough of Bury, can also provide favourable exposure and credibility in the public procurement landscape. ## Notice Higher Woodhill Viaduct carries the East Lancashire Railway over the River Irwell and runs north to south. The structure consists of seven spans. - The outer two spans to the north and two to the south are masonry arches - The three central spans (spans 3, 4 & 5) each comprise 4 No. riveted plate girders spanning between masonry piers. Spans 3, 4 and 5 steel spans are approximately 13.5m with the piers set at a skew of 26 degrees. Span 3 of the bridge is over recreational ground, whilst spans 4 & 5 are over the River Irwell. A number of elements of the structure have been identified as being in poor condition and requiring remedial works. As such, a refurbishment scheme is to be undertaken to extend the serviceable life of the viaduct. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The refurbishment scheme is to spans 3, 4 & 5 mainly. If time and budget allow, ELLRC reserves the right to ask for prices to complete further minor works to the other spans in accordance with variation conditions of the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059614-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | 17 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | Awards value | £1,100,000 | | Contracts value | £1,100,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY | | Locality | BURY | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL9 0SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Bury | | Electoral ward | Bury East | | Westminster constituency | Bury North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COATING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 25 Sep 2025 at 10:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059614-2025 - 4 Jul 2025 at 10:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037361-2025 - 2 Jun 2025 at 10:27 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029088-2025 - 1 May 2025 at 15:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018576-2025 - 25 Apr 2025 at 07:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016906-2025 - 24 Apr 2025 at 20:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016896-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059614-2025 25th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037361-2025 4th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029088-2025 2nd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018576-2025 1st May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016906-2025 25th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016896-2025 24th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://WWW.COATING-SERVICES.CO.UK - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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