---
title: "New Gaunless Footbridge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d0c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-06"
---

# New Gaunless Footbridge

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d0c

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking contractors for the fabrication and installation of steelwork for the New Gaunless Footbridge. This tender, identified by ID 002170, falls under the construction work category, with a particular focus on steelwork fabrication. The contract involves multiple delivery locations across various regions in the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the process is conducted through an open procurement method, which remains open until 2nd June 2025. The contract award is expected to be finalised by 9th June 2025, with the project commencing immediately thereafter and running until 31st March 2026.

This opportunity could drive business growth particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in construction and steel fabrication. Companies with strong credentials in quality, experience, and timely delivery are well-suited for this tender, as the award criteria emphasise these aspects. With a gross contract value of £360,000, this project provides an excellent platform for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio in the infrastructure domain. Interested businesses should ensure their submissions highlight their relevant experience and methodologies, as these elements hold considerable weight in the evaluation process.

## Notice

New Gaunless Footbridge - Fabrication and Installation of Steelwork

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019071-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 11:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019071-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019071-2025
  6th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1138

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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